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Ward Hill — Summits 37.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 577825
Catalogued on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Ward Hill — a summit — lies 37.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577825, Ward Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ward Hill sits at 44.28105° N, 70.04860° W (DMS 44°16′52″ N, 70°02′55″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ward Hill itself. The ones closest to Ward Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 2.7 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Wayne | — | 3.1 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.8 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 4.1 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.1 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 6.8 mi |
| Manter Hill | Fayette | — | 7.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fayette | — | 8.3 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 8.8 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Ward Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ward Hill — 37.6 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.281°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ward Hill track the nearby Wilson Pond reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ward Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ward Hill located?
Ward Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ward Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ward Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ward Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577825 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ward Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33153219.