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Baker Hill — Summits 17.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 561468
17.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Baker Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Baker Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561468). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baker Hill sits at 44.17782° N, 70.65127° W (DMS 44°10′40″ N, 70°39′05″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Baker Hill itself. The ones closest to Baker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Temple Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.2 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 2.4 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.8 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Norway | — | 3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.1 mi |
| Jim Hill | Norway | — | 3.2 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Baker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Baker Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.178°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Baker Hill track the nearby McWain Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baker Hill located?
Baker Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561468 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baker 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: Q33136340.