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Cary Hill — Summits 21.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563654
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle, the summit known as Cary Hill sits 21.5 miles east-southeast 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 Cary Hill as a summit on the Buckfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563654. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cary Hill sits at 44.33811° N, 70.36339° W (DMS 44°20′17″ N, 70°21′48″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cary Hill itself. The ones closest to Cary Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 1 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Deans Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Cary Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 21.5 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Cary Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.338°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cary Hill track the nearby Northeast Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cary Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cary Hill located?
Cary Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cary Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cary Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cary Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563654 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cary 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: Q33137665.