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Zion Hill — Summits 35.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 578818
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Zion Hill — a summit — lies 35.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578818, Zion Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zion Hill sits at 44.57783° N, 70.10173° W (DMS 44°34′40″ N, 70°06′06″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Zion Hill itself. The ones closest to Zion Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blabon Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 1.6 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 4.8 mi |
| Cape Cod Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Wilton | — | 5.1 mi |
| Gordon Hill | Fayette | — | 5.6 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 5.9 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.1 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Fayette | — | 6.2 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Zion Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Zion Hill — 35.9 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.578°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Zion Hill track the nearby Locke Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zion Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zion Hill located?
Zion Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zion Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zion Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zion Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578818 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zion 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: Q33154975.