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Ricker Hill — Summits 33.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 574188
33.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Ricker 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 Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ricker Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574188). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/09/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ricker Hill sits at 44.02494° N, 70.35960° W (DMS 44°01′30″ N, 70°21′35″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ricker Hill itself. The ones closest to Ricker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 1.4 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Minot | — | 1.5 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 2.9 mi |
| Christian Hill | Minot | — | 3.2 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 4 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Ricker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Ricker Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.025°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ricker Hill track the nearby Worthley Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ricker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ricker Hill located?
Ricker Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ricker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ricker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ricker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574188 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ricker 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: Q33145338.