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Bryant Hill — Summits 13.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580957
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bryant Hill — a summit — lies 13.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580957, Bryant Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bryant Hill sits at 44.22756° N, 70.88562° W (DMS 44°13′39″ N, 70°53′08″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bryant Hill itself. The ones closest to Bryant Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.1 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mason Hill | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Bryant Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bryant Hill — 13.2 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.228°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bryant Hill track the nearby Upper Bay (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bryant Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryant Hill located?
Bryant Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bryant Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bryant Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bryant Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580957 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bryant 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: Q33137429.