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Boston Hills — Summits 31.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 562762
Catalogued on the USGS Hiram quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Boston Hills — a summit — lies 31.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562762, Boston Hills is recorded as a summit on the USGS Hiram quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boston Hills sits at 43.94812° N, 70.82701° W (DMS 43°56′53″ N, 70°49′37″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boston Hills itself. The ones closest to Boston Hills:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Hiram | — | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Hiram | — | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 2.8 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tear Cap | Hiram | — | 4 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Hiram | — | 4.1 mi |
| Quarry Hill | North Sebago | — | 4.3 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.5 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 4.8 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Boston Hills. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boston Hills — 31.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.948°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boston Hills track the nearby Little Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boston Hills
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boston Hills located?
Boston Hills is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boston Hills from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boston Hills?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boston Hills as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562762 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boston Hills?
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: Q33137224.