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Pride Hill — Summits 34.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 573808
Catalogued on the USGS Minot quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Pride Hill — a summit — lies 34.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573808, Pride Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Minot quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pride Hill sits at 44.07908° N, 70.25061° W (DMS 44°04′45″ N, 70°15′02″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pride Hill itself. The ones closest to Pride Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 1.4 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 2.8 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 2.9 mi |
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 3 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.3 mi |
| Christian Hill | Minot | — | 4 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.5 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Pride Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pride Hill — 34.9 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.079°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pride Hill track the nearby Taylor Brook reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pride Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pride Hill located?
Pride Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pride Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pride Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pride Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573808 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pride Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33144403.