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Springer Hill — Summits 44.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 576120
44.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Springer Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec 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 Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Springer Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576120). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Springer Hill sits at 44.16654° N, 69.95163° W (DMS 44°10′00″ N, 69°57′06″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Springer Hill itself. The ones closest to Springer Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 2.6 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 4 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.2 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.4 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 7.5 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 9.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Springer Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Springer Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.167°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Springer Hill track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Springer Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Springer Hill located?
Springer Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Springer Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Springer Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Springer Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576120 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Springer 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: Q33148927.