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Burnell Hill — Summits 15.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580961
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Burnell Hill sits 15.2 miles south 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 Burnell Hill as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580961. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnell Hill sits at 44.18543° N, 70.78723° W (DMS 44°11′08″ N, 70°47′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burnell Hill itself. The ones closest to Burnell Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Stone Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Beech Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Winns Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Evans Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
| Oak Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Baldpate | North Waterford | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Burnell Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Winns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 15.2 miles (south) and you reach Burnell Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.185°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Burnell Hill track the nearby Duck Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnell Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnell Hill located?
Burnell Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnell Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnell Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnell Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580961 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnell 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: Q33137517.