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Childs Hill — Summits 23.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563942
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the summit known as Childs Hill sits 23.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Childs Hill as a summit on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563942. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Childs Hill sits at 44.56589° N, 70.35959° W (DMS 44°33′57″ N, 70°21′35″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Childs Hill itself. The ones closest to Childs Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill | East Dixfield | — | 0.8 mi |
| Gould Hill | East Dixfield | — | 1 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Dixfield | — | 1.5 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| Brown Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2 mi |
| Severy Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Little Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Newton Hill | Dixfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Pinnacle | East Dixfield | — | 3.1 mi |
| Burnt Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Childs Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Brown Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 23.9 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Childs Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 41 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.566°), 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 Childs Hill track the nearby Science Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Childs Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Childs Hill located?
Childs Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Childs Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Childs Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Childs Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563942 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Childs 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: Q33137796.