Welcome Hill — Summits 47.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 577987
Catalogued on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Welcome Hill — a summit — lies 47.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577987, Welcome Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Welcome Hill sits at 44.91325° N, 70.14764° W (DMS 44°54′48″ N, 70°08′52″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Welcome Hill itself. The ones closest to Welcome Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Hill | Kingfield | — | 3.5 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Strong | — | 4.2 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 5.6 mi |
| True Hill | Strong | — | 6.1 mi |
| Tory Hill | Phillips | — | 7.6 mi |
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 7.7 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 7.7 mi |
| Black Nubble | Mount Abraham | — | 8 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 8.1 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Welcome Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Welcome Hill — 47.2 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.913°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Welcome Hill track the nearby Taylor Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Welcome Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pennell Pond | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Welcome Hill located?
Welcome Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Welcome Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Welcome Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Welcome Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577987 on the Kingfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Welcome 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: Q33153542.