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Whitten Hill — Summits 44.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 578431
Catalogued on the USGS Lisbon Falls North quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine, Whitten Hill — a summit — lies 44.1 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 578431, Whitten Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lisbon Falls North quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitten Hill sits at 44.10201° N, 70.00450° W (DMS 44°06′07″ N, 70°00′16″ W).
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Whitten Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Curtis Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Curtis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Kettlebottom | Basins | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Purington Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whitten Hill — 44.1 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 (44.102°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitten Hill track the nearby Agri Bog swamp (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitten Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Curtis Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitten Hill located?
Whitten Hill is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 44.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitten Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitten Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitten Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578431 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitten Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q33154100.