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Chandler Hill — Summits 3.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 563823
3.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle, Chandler Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Chandler Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563823). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chandler Hill sits at 44.44033° N, 70.72673° W (DMS 44°26′25″ N, 70°43′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chandler Hill itself. The ones closest to Chandler Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 1.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Swan Hill | Bethel | — | 2.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Chandler Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 3.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Chandler Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 7 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.440°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.9-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Chandler Hill track the nearby Walkers Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chandler Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chandler Hill located?
Chandler Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chandler Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 3.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chandler Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chandler Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563823 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chandler 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: Q33137740.