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Brett Hill — Summits 20.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 1907936
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Norway quadrangle, the summit known as Brett Hill sits 20.2 miles south-southeast 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 Brett Hill as a summit on the Norway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1907936. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brett Hill sits at 44.15579° N, 70.57322° W (DMS 44°09′21″ N, 70°34′24″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brett Hill itself. The ones closest to Brett Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 1 mi |
| Horse Hill | Norway | — | 2 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 2.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Big Hill | Casco | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 3.5 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 3.6 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Casco | — | 3.7 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Norway | — | 3.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Brett Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 20.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Brett Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 35 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.156°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Brett Hill track the nearby Little Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brett Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brett Hill located?
Brett Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brett Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brett Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brett Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1907936 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brett 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: Q33137308.