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Sampson Hill — Summits 34.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 574807
Catalogued on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Sampson Hill — a summit — lies 34.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574807, Sampson Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sampson Hill sits at 44.77530° N, 70.32261° W (DMS 44°46′31″ N, 70°19′21″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sampson Hill itself. The ones closest to Sampson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Hill | Phillips | — | 0.5 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Phillips | — | 1.6 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Phillips | — | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Little Blue | Mount Blue | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 3.4 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 3.6 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 3.7 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 3.8 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Phillips | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Sampson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sampson Hill — 34.4 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.775°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sampson Hill track the nearby Sylvester Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sampson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sampson Hill located?
Sampson Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sampson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sampson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sampson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574807 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sampson Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.