Ring Hill — Summits 49.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Gardiner Quadrangle · GNIS 574221
49.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gardiner topographic quadrangle, Ring Hill is a summit recorded in Sagadahoc 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 Gardiner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ring Hill in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574221). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ring Hill sits at 44.15667° N, 69.85296° W (DMS 44°09′24″ N, 69°51′11″ W).
Features on the USGS Gardiner Quadrangle
The Gardiner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 4 catalogued natural features alongside Ring Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Grover Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Ring Hill.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Ring Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.157°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ring Hill track the nearby Pleasant Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ring Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ring Hill located?
Ring Hill is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 49.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gardiner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ring Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ring Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ring Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574221 on the Gardiner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ring Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Ring Hill been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Ring Hill.
Wikidata: Q7334707.