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Brett Hill — Summits 19.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 562934
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oxford quadrangle, the summit known as Brett Hill sits 19.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the 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 Oxford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562934. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brett Hill sits at 44.21909° N, 70.48727° W (DMS 44°13′09″ N, 70°29′14″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrell Hill | Oxford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 2.5 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Elm Hill | Norway | — | 2.9 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Marie | Oxford | — | 3.3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Oxford | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Brett Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Marie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 19.7 miles (southeast) and you reach Brett Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.219°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Brett Hill track the nearby Twitchell Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brett Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brett Hill located?
Brett Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brett Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 562934 on the Oxford 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: Q33137311.