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Prescott Hill — Summits 40.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 573783
40.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle, Prescott Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Prescott Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573783). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Prescott Hill sits at 44.23556° N, 70.00432° W (DMS 44°14′08″ N, 70°00′16″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Prescott Hill itself. The ones closest to Prescott Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 0.8 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 2.8 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.8 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 3.8 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 5.1 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 5.4 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.6 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 6.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Prescott Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Prescott Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.236°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Prescott Hill track the nearby Sawyer Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Prescott Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Jug Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Prescott Hill located?
Prescott Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Prescott Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Prescott Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Prescott Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573783 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Prescott Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33144381.