Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Sanders Hill — Summits 43.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 574861
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Sanders Hill — a summit — lies 43.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574861, Sanders Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sanders Hill sits at 44.57001° N, 69.93405° W (DMS 44°34′12″ N, 69°56′03″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sanders Hill itself. The ones closest to Sanders Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.8 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.1 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.6 mi |
| Martin Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.1 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.2 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Sanders Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sanders Hill — 43.7 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.570°), 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 Sanders Hill track the nearby Watson Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sanders Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanders Hill located?
Sanders 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 Sanders 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 Sanders Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sanders Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574861 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sanders 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: Q33146729.