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True Hill — Summits 41.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 577365
41.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle, True Hill is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places True Hill in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577365). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
True Hill sits at 44.84378° N, 70.22547° W (DMS 44°50′38″ N, 70°13′32″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting True Hill itself. The ones closest to True Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Pinnacle | Strong | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Phillips | — | 2.4 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 3 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 3.3 mi |
| Tory Hill | Phillips | — | 3.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | Kingfield | — | 3.9 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 4.5 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 5.3 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 5.4 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside True Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of True Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.844°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at True Hill track the nearby Gilkey Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to True Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is True Hill located?
True Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is True Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is True Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies True Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577365 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit True 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.