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Woodbury Hills — Summits 43.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 578661
43.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Woodbury Hills is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Woodbury Hills in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578661). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Woodbury Hills sits at 44.20315° N, 69.96429° W (DMS 44°12′11″ N, 69°57′51″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Woodbury Hills itself. The ones closest to Woodbury Hills:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 2.3 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 3 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 3 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 3.2 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 4.1 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 4.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 5 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.5 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Woodbury Hills. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Woodbury Hills. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.203°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Woodbury Hills track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Woodbury Hills
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodbury Hills located?
Woodbury Hills is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Woodbury Hills from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Woodbury Hills?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Woodbury Hills as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578661 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Woodbury Hills?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33154699.