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Potato Hill — Summits 34.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 573710
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle, the summit known as Potato Hill sits 34.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Potato Hill as a summit on the Mount Blue topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573710. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potato Hill sits at 44.72533° N, 70.25617° W (DMS 44°43′31″ N, 70°15′22″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Potato Hill itself. The ones closest to Potato Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 1.1 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.2 mi |
| Porter Hill | Farmington | — | 2.3 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 2.4 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.9 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.6 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 3.8 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Potato Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 34.3 miles (northeast) and you reach Potato Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.725°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potato Hill track the nearby Grants Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potato Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potato Hill located?
Potato Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potato Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potato Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potato Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573710 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potato Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33144226.