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Tory Hill — Summits 40.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 577214
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Phillips quadrangle, the summit known as Tory Hill sits 40.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Tory Hill as a summit on the Phillips topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 577214. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tory Hill sits at 44.87132° N, 70.29210° W (DMS 44°52′17″ N, 70°17′32″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tory Hill itself. The ones closest to Tory Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Hill | Strong | — | 3.8 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Phillips | — | 3.9 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Strong | — | 4 mi |
| Foster Hill | Kingfield | — | 4.2 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 5.6 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 6.7 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 6.7 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 6.7 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 6.7 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Phillips | — | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Tory Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.8 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6.8 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 7.3 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 7.4 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7.6 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 7.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 40.4 miles (northeast) and you reach Tory Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.871°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tory Hill track the nearby Tory Hill Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tory Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Quick Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tory Hill located?
Tory Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tory Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tory Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tory Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577214 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tory 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: Q33151882.