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Quaker Hill — Summits 34.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 573919
Catalogued on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Quaker Hill — a summit — lies 34.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573919, Quaker Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quaker Hill sits at 44.25923° N, 70.13089° W (DMS 44°15′33″ N, 70°07′51″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Quaker Hill itself. The ones closest to Quaker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Wayne | — | 3.4 mi |
| Monument Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.6 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.6 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 4.5 mi |
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Wayne | — | 5.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.6 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Quaker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Quaker Hill — 34.0 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.259°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quaker Hill track the nearby Deane Pond lake (2.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quaker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deane Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Griswold Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quaker Hill located?
Quaker Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quaker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quaker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quaker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573919 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quaker 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: Q33144621.