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Range Hill — Summits 34.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574037
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Range Hill sits 34.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Range Hill as a summit on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 574037. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/04/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Range Hill sits at 44.00864° N, 70.37523° W (DMS 44°00′31″ N, 70°22′31″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Range Hill itself. The ones closest to Range Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hill | Minot | — | 0.7 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Minot | — | 1.4 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.4 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 4.1 mi |
| Christian Hill | Minot | — | 4.2 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4.2 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Range Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Wilson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 34.2 miles (southeast) and you reach Range Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.009°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Range Hill track the nearby Shaker Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Range Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wilson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Range Hill located?
Range Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Range Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Range Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Range Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574037 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Range 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: Q33144870.