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Shackley Hill — Summits 26.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 575272
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Shackley Hill — a summit — lies 26.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575272, Shackley Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shackley Hill sits at 44.41731° N, 70.25885° W (DMS 44°25′02″ N, 70°15′32″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shackley Hill itself. The ones closest to Shackley Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Hill | Canton | — | 0.7 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.1 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Livermore Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.9 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.8 mi |
| Ford Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6 mi |
| Jug Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 7.4 mi |
| Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Shackley Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shackley Hill — 26.2 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.417°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shackley Hill track the nearby Nelson Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shackley Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shackley Hill located?
Shackley Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 26.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shackley Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shackley Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shackley Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575272 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shackley Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33147403.