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Potter Hill — Summits 27.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 573725
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Weld quadrangle, the summit known as Potter Hill sits 27.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Potter Hill as a summit on the Weld topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573725. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potter Hill sits at 44.74246° N, 70.47695° W (DMS 44°44′33″ N, 70°28′37″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Mountain | Madrid | — | 1.7 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 3.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 4.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 4.6 mi |
| Holt Hill | Weld | — | 5.1 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Weld | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Potter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 27.9 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Potter Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.742°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potter Hill track the nearby Rand Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potter Hill located?
Potter Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 573725 on the Weld 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: Q33144265.