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Carter Hill — Summits 11.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 563642
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Carter Hill sits 11.8 miles 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 Carter Hill as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563642. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carter Hill sits at 44.27089° N, 70.64090° W (DMS 44°16′15″ N, 70°38′27″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nubble | Greenwood | — | 1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.4 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 2.5 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 2.7 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Brown Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 3.2 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Carter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 11.8 miles (southeast) and you reach Carter Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 20 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.271°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Carter Hill track the nearby The Nubble summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carter Hill located?
Carter Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 563642 on the Greenwood 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: Q33137660.