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Woodman Hill — Summits 29.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 578685
29.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle, Woodman Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Woodman Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578685). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Woodman Hill sits at 44.12575° N, 70.33492° W (DMS 44°07′33″ N, 70°20′06″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Woodman Hill itself. The ones closest to Woodman Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 0.6 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.1 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.9 mi |
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 3.1 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 3.3 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Oxford | 384 ft | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Woodman Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Woodman Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.126°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Woodman Hill track the nearby Hodge Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Woodman Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodman Hill located?
Woodman Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Woodman Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Woodman Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Woodman Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578685 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Woodman 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: Q33154728.