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Thompson Hill — Summits 39.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 577010
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle, the summit known as Thompson Hill sits 39.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Thompson Hill as a summit on the Monmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 577010. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thompson Hill sits at 44.19235° N, 70.05075° W (DMS 44°11′32″ N, 70°03′03″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thompson Hill itself. The ones closest to Thompson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 3 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.4 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.5 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.8 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 4.3 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 5.2 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 6.1 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 6.4 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Thompson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 39.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Thompson Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 67 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.192°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thompson Hill track the nearby Monmouth Ridge (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thompson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thompson Hill located?
Thompson Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 39.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thompson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thompson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thompson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577010 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thompson 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: Q33151304.