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Sanborn Hill — Summits 36.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574814
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Sanborn Hill sits 36.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sanborn Hill as a summit on the Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 574814. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sanborn Hill sits at 44.51394° N, 70.06172° W (DMS 44°30′50″ N, 70°03′42″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sanborn Hill itself. The ones closest to Sanborn Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Hill | Fayette | — | 1.4 mi |
| Gordon Hill | Fayette | — | 2.8 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 4 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 4.7 mi |
| Zion Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 4.8 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 7 mi |
| York Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 7.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Wilton | — | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Sanborn Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 36.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Sanborn Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.514°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sanborn Hill track the nearby Egypt Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sanborn Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanborn Hill located?
Sanborn Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sanborn Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sanborn Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sanborn Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574814 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sanborn 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.
Wikidata: Q33146612.