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Academy Hill — Summits 26.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 561073
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Academy Hill — a summit — lies 26.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561073, Academy Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Academy Hill sits at 44.46782° N, 70.25565° W (DMS 44°28′04″ N, 70°15′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Academy Hill itself. The ones closest to Academy Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 1.4 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Canton | — | 1.7 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Canton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Fish Hill | Canton | — | 3.3 mi |
| Canton Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Staples Hill | Canton | — | 3.7 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 3.7 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 4.6 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 5 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Academy Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Fish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Academy Hill — 26.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.468°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Academy Hill track the nearby Fuller Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Academy Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cow Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Academy Hill located?
Academy Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Academy Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Academy Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Academy Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561073 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Academy Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136137.