Quill Hill — Summits 46.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 573938
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle, the summit known as Quill Hill sits 46.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Quill Hill as a summit on the Quill Hill topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573938. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quill Hill sits at 45.04469° N, 70.52170° W (DMS 45°02′41″ N, 70°31′18″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Quill Hill itself. The ones closest to Quill Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 3.7 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 6.6 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 6.8 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 6.8 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 7.1 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 7.4 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 7.5 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 7.6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Quill Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 46.1 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Quill Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.045°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quill Hill track the nearby Quill Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quill Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quill Hill located?
Quill Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quill Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quill Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quill Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573938 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quill 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: Q33144682.