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Torry Hill — Summits 27.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 577209
27.7 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle, Torry Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Torry Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577209). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Torry Hill sits at 44.35022° N, 70.23315° W (DMS 44°21′01″ N, 70°13′59″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Torry Hill itself. The ones closest to Torry Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 0.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.4 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.4 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Canton | — | 4.7 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Canton | — | 4.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.8 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 5.2 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.2 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Livermore Falls | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Torry Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Keith Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.7 miles east (bearing E) of Torry Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.350°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Torry Hill track the nearby Butter Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Torry Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Torry Hill located?
Torry Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Torry Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Torry Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Torry Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577209 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Torry Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33151869.