Wheeler Hill — Summits 48.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle · GNIS 578312
Within Sagadahoc County, Maine, on the USGS Bowdoinham quadrangle, the summit known as Wheeler Hill sits 48.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Sagadahoc County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Wheeler Hill as a summit on the Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/023), under Feature ID 578312. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wheeler Hill sits at 44.02478° N, 69.95766° W (DMS 44°01′29″ N, 69°57′28″ W).
Features on the USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle
The Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Wheeler Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hornbeam Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3 mi |
| Meacham Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 48.8 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Wheeler Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.025°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wheeler Hill track the nearby Stoddard Pond reservoir (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wheeler Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hornbeam Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wheeler Hill located?
Wheeler Hill is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 48.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wheeler Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wheeler Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wheeler Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578312 on the Bowdoinham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q33153794.