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Bill Merrill Mountain — Summits 38.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 562259
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the summit known as Bill Merrill Mountain sits 38.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bill Merrill Mountain as a summit on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562259. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bill Merrill Mountain sits at 43.85507° N, 70.85562° W (DMS 43°51′18″ N, 70°51′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bill Merrill Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bill Merrill Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.3 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Cornish | — | 2 mi |
| Fork Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 3.4 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.4 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 3.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 4.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bill Merrill Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 38.1 miles (south) and you reach Bill Merrill Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.855°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bill Merrill Mountain track the nearby Gould Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bill Merrill Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bill Merrill Mountain located?
Bill Merrill Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bill Merrill Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bill Merrill Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bill Merrill Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562259 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bill Merrill Mountain?
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.