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Bacon Hill — Summits 5.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580920
5.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Bacon Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bacon Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580920). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bacon Hill sits at 44.32686° N, 70.76007° W (DMS 44°19′37″ N, 70°45′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bacon Hill itself. The ones closest to Bacon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 0.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.5 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Bacon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wild Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 5.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Bacon Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 10 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.327°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.6-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Bacon Hill track the nearby Ingham Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bacon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wild Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bacon Hill located?
Bacon Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bacon Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bacon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bacon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580920 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bacon 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: Q33136305.