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Summits

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”

Distance from Inn
26.2 mi
Bearing
E
Drive time
45 min

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).

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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.