York Hill — Summits 42.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 578777
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the summit known as York Hill sits 42.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists York Hill as a summit on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 578777. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
York Hill sits at 44.59660° N, 69.97326° W (DMS 44°35′48″ N, 69°58′24″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting York Hill itself. The ones closest to York Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cape Cod Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 2.5 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 4.6 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 5 mi |
| Zion Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 6.5 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 7.2 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Fayette | — | 8.3 mi |
| Perham Hill | New Sharon | — | 8.7 mi |
| Gordon Hill | Fayette | — | 9.7 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | New Sharon | — | 10 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside York Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hampshire Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Martin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 42.3 miles (east-northeast) and you reach York Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.597°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at York Hill track the nearby McIntire Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to York Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is York Hill located?
York Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is York Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is York Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies York Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578777 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit York 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: Q33154866.