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Brown Hill — Summits 12.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 563051
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle, the summit known as Brown Hill sits 12.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Brown Hill as a summit on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563051. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brown Hill sits at 44.24599° N, 70.68623° W (DMS 44°14′46″ N, 70°41′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brown Hill itself. The ones closest to Brown Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Page Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.2 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.5 mi |
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.8 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.8 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.1 mi |
| Rice Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Brown Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Swell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 12.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Brown Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.246°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Brown Hill track the nearby Newcomb Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brown Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brown Hill located?
Brown Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brown Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brown Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brown Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563051 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brown 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: Q33137367.