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Taylor Hill — Summits 42.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 576682
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Taylor Hill — a summit — lies 42.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576682, Taylor Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Taylor Hill sits at 44.83366° N, 70.16534° W (DMS 44°50′01″ N, 70°09′55″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Taylor Hill itself. The ones closest to Taylor Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 2.9 mi |
| True Hill | Strong | — | 3 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Strong | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 4 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 4.2 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 4.2 mi |
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 4.5 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Taylor Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Taylor Hill — 42.6 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 44.834°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Taylor Hill track the nearby Taylor Hill Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Taylor Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor Hill located?
Taylor Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Taylor Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Taylor Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Taylor Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576682 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Taylor Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33150496.