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Voter Hill — Summits 33.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 577748
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington quadrangle, the summit known as Voter Hill sits 33.9 miles east-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 Voter Hill as a summit on the Farmington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 577748. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Voter Hill sits at 44.65647° N, 70.19733° W (DMS 44°39′23″ N, 70°11′50″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Voter Hill itself. The ones closest to Voter Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse Hill | Farmington | — | 3 mi |
| Porter Hill | Farmington | — | 3.7 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.7 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Farmington | — | 4 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.1 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 4.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 4.3 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 5.1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Voter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 33.9 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Voter Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.656°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Voter Hill track the nearby Temple Stream Reservoir (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Voter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Voter Hill located?
Voter Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Voter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Voter Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Voter Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577748 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Voter 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: Q33152984.