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Smalls Hill — Summits 43.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 575571
43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Smalls Hill is a summit recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Smalls Hill in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575571). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Smalls Hill sits at 43.78068° N, 70.80051° W (DMS 43°46′50″ N, 70°48′02″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Smalls Hill itself. The ones closest to Smalls Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.5 mi |
| Towles Hill | Cornish | — | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.3 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 2.8 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Limerick | — | 3.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Smalls Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.1 miles south (bearing S) of Smalls Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.781°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Smalls Hill track the nearby Pike Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smalls Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smalls Hill located?
Smalls Hill is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smalls Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Smalls Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Smalls Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575571 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Smalls Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33148117.