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Birds Hill — Summits 4.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 562367
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Birds Hill sits 4.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Birds Hill as a summit on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562367. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birds Hill sits at 44.42811° N, 70.69812° W (DMS 44°25′41″ N, 70°41′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birds Hill itself. The ones closest to Birds Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Birds Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 4.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Birds Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 8 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.428°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.8-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 Birds Hill track the nearby Goss Ledge cliff face (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birds Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birds Hill located?
Birds Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birds Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 8 minutes, 4.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birds Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birds Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562367 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birds 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: Q33136972.