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Shaker Hill — Summits 34.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 575292
34.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Shaker Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shaker Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575292). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/07/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shaker Hill sits at 44.00285° N, 70.36249° W (DMS 44°00′10″ N, 70°21′45″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shaker Hill itself. The ones closest to Shaker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Minot | — | 1.5 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Mechanic Falls | — | 3 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.4 mi |
| Christian Hill | Minot | — | 3.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.9 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 4.5 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4.7 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 5 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Shaker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Shaker Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.003°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shaker Hill track the nearby Range Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shaker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shaker Hill located?
Shaker Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shaker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shaker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shaker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575292 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shaker 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: Q33147424.