Strickland Hill — Summits 46.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 576436
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Strickland Hill — a summit — lies 46.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576436, Strickland Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Strickland Hill sits at 44.86040° N, 70.09212° W (DMS 44°51′37″ N, 70°05′32″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Strickland Hill itself. The ones closest to Strickland Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 2.8 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 4.7 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 5.4 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 5.5 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 7.6 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 8.5 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 9.4 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 15.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 17.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 17.5 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Strickland Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Strickland Hill — 46.5 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.860°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Strickland Hill track the nearby Barker Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Strickland Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Strickland Hill located?
Strickland Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 46.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Strickland Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Strickland Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Strickland Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576436 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Strickland Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33149717.