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Raspberry Hill — Summits 30.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574047
30.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Raspberry Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Raspberry Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574047). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Raspberry Hill sits at 44.07735° N, 70.39254° W (DMS 44°04′38″ N, 70°23′33″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Raspberry Hill itself. The ones closest to Raspberry Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 1.5 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Oxford | — | 3.5 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.7 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.9 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Minot | — | 4 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Raspberry Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Raspberry Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.077°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Raspberry Hill track the nearby Cousins Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Raspberry Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Raspberry Hill located?
Raspberry Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Raspberry Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Raspberry Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Raspberry Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574047 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Raspberry 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: Q33144908.