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Billings Hill — Summits 9.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 562269
9.2 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle, Billings Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Billings Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562269). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/29/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Billings Hill sits at 44.42039° N, 70.60487° W (DMS 44°25′13″ N, 70°36′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Billings Hill itself. The ones closest to Billings Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 3.7 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 3.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Billings Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.2 miles east (bearing E) of Billings Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 16 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.420°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.2-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 Billings Hill track the nearby Chamberlain Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Billings Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Billings Hill located?
Billings Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Billings Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Billings Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Billings Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562269 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Billings 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: Q33136927.