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Benson Hill — Summits 15.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 562066
Catalogued on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Benson Hill — a summit — lies 15.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562066, Benson Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Benson Hill sits at 44.41719° N, 70.47417° W (DMS 44°25′02″ N, 70°28′27″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Benson Hill itself. The ones closest to Benson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.9 mi |
| Heath Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.8 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Benson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Benson Hill — 15.6 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.417°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Benson Hill track the nearby Russell Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Benson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benson Hill located?
Benson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Benson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Benson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Benson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562066 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Benson 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: Q33136807.