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Wilder Hill — Summits 31.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 578476
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Wilder Hill — a summit — lies 31.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578476, Wilder Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wilder Hill sits at 44.70227° N, 70.31319° W (DMS 44°42′08″ N, 70°18′47″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wilder Hill itself. The ones closest to Wilder Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.7 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Wilder Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wilder Hill — 31.2 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 44.702°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wilder Hill track the nearby Gleason Mountain summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wilder Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilder Hill located?
Wilder Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wilder Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wilder Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wilder Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578476 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wilder 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: Q33154245.