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Roberts Hill — Summits 43.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 574301
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the summit known as Roberts Hill sits 43.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Roberts Hill as a summit on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 574301. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roberts Hill sits at 44.58240° N, 69.93841° W (DMS 44°34′57″ N, 69°56′18″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Roberts Hill itself. The ones closest to Roberts Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.9 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.3 mi |
| Martin Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.4 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.7 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.8 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Philip | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.8 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Roberts Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Martin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 43.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Roberts Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.582°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roberts Hill track the nearby Watson Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roberts Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roberts Hill located?
Roberts Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roberts Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roberts Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roberts Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574301 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roberts Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33145558.