York Hill — Summits 40.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 578776
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, York Hill — a summit — lies 40.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578776, York Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
York Hill sits at 44.57005° N, 70.00756° W (DMS 44°34′12″ N, 70°00′27″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting York Hill itself. The ones closest to York Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.7 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 1 mi |
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.3 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.4 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.2 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.1 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.5 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.6 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside York Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Cape Cod Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from York Hill — 40.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.570°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at York Hill track the nearby Hoyt Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to York Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is York Hill located?
York Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is York Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 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 578776 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit York Hill?
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: Q33154892.