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Beech Hill — Summits 14.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580930
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Beech Hill — a summit — lies 14.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580930, Beech Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beech Hill sits at 44.20134° N, 70.76564° W (DMS 44°12′05″ N, 70°45′56″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beech Hill itself. The ones closest to Beech Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnell Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Rice Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.9 mi |
| Baldpate | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Stone Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Patterson Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.6 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Beech Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 24-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beech Hill — 14.1 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.201°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Beech Hill track the nearby Burnell Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beech Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rice Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beech Hill located?
Beech Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beech Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beech Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beech Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580930 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beech 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: Q33136745.