Walker Hill — Summits 28.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 577793
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the summit known as Walker Hill sits 28.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Walker Hill as a summit on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 577793. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walker Hill sits at 44.58270° N, 70.27085° W (DMS 44°34′58″ N, 70°16′15″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walker Hill itself. The ones closest to Walker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.4 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3 mi |
| Browns Peak | East Dixfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 3.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Wilton | — | 3.9 mi |
| Paine Hill | East Dixfield | — | 4.1 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 4.1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.7 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Walker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bates Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 28.3 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Walker Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.583°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Walker Hill track the nearby Wilson Pond lake (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bates Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walker Hill located?
Walker Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 28.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577793 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walker 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: Q33153113.