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Potter Hill — Summits 22.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573724
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Potter Hill — a summit — lies 22.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573724, Potter Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potter Hill sits at 44.59324° N, 70.42985° W (DMS 44°35′36″ N, 70°25′47″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Potter Hill itself. The ones closest to Potter Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storer Hill | Dixfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Dixfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 4.5 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Rumford | — | 4.9 mi |
| Green Hill | Weld | — | 4.9 mi |
| Browns Peak | East Dixfield | — | 5 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | East Dixfield | — | 5.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 5.4 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Potter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podunk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Siberia Meadows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Potter Hill — 22.0 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.593°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Potter Hill track the nearby Podunk Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podunk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Siberia Meadows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potter Hill located?
Potter Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 22.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potter Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potter Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573724 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potter 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: Q33144258.