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Titcomb Hill — Summits 37.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 577132
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Titcomb Hill — a summit — lies 37.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577132, Titcomb Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Titcomb Hill sits at 44.69438° N, 70.13579° W (DMS 44°41′40″ N, 70°08′09″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Titcomb Hill itself. The ones closest to Titcomb Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse Hill | Farmington | — | 1 mi |
| Perham Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.7 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Porter Hill | Farmington | — | 4 mi |
| Voter Hill | Farmington | — | 4 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 5.3 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 5.4 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | New Sharon | — | 5.5 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Titcomb Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Titcomb Hill — 37.9 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.694°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Titcomb Hill track the nearby Powderhouse Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Titcomb Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Titcomb Hill located?
Titcomb Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Titcomb Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Titcomb Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Titcomb Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577132 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Titcomb 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: Q33151711.