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Powderhouse Hill — Summits 37.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 573745
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Powderhouse Hill — a summit — lies 37.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573745, Powderhouse Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/29/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Powderhouse Hill sits at 44.68313° N, 70.14789° W (DMS 44°40′59″ N, 70°08′52″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Powderhouse Hill itself. The ones closest to Powderhouse Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titcomb Hill | Farmington | — | 1 mi |
| Perham Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.9 mi |
| Voter Hill | Farmington | — | 3 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 3.7 mi |
| Porter Hill | Farmington | — | 3.7 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 5.8 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 5.9 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 6.1 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Powderhouse Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Powderhouse Hill — 37.0 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.683°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Powderhouse Hill track the nearby Titcomb Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Powderhouse Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Powderhouse Hill located?
Powderhouse Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Powderhouse Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 37.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Powderhouse Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Powderhouse Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573745 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Powderhouse 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: Q33144313.