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Carter Hill — Summits 23.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 563641
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Carter Hill — a summit — lies 23.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563641, Carter Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carter Hill sits at 44.06409° N, 70.86827° W (DMS 44°03′51″ N, 70°52′06″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carter Hill itself. The ones closest to Carter Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 2.7 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Fryeburg | — | 2.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.2 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4.5 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 4.5 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4.8 mi |
| Green Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Carter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carter Hill — 23.9 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.064°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Carter Hill track the nearby Elkins Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carter Hill located?
Carter Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carter Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carter Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563641 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carter 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: Q33137658.