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Whites Hill — Summits 42.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 578393
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lisbon Falls North quadrangle, the summit known as Whites Hill sits 42.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whites Hill as a summit on the Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 578393. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whites Hill sits at 44.03433° N, 70.11180° W (DMS 44°02′04″ N, 70°06′42″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whites Hill itself. The ones closest to Whites Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Mountain | Lewiston | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bowie Hill | North Pownal | — | 5 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 5.3 mi |
| Libby Hill | North Pownal | — | 5.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Lewiston | — | 5.7 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 6.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Lewiston | — | 6.5 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 6.8 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 6.9 mi |
| Mann Hill | Lisbon Falls North | — | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Whites Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| No Name Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sabattus River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lisbon Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dearing Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Maxwell Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Little Gillespie Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 42.2 miles (southeast) and you reach Whites Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.034°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whites Hill track the nearby Sabattus River Reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whites Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| No Name Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whites Hill located?
Whites Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 42.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whites Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whites Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whites Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578393 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whites Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33153943.