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Christian Hill — Summits 19.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580983
19.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Christian Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Christian Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580983). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Christian Hill sits at 44.13645° N, 70.89646° W (DMS 44°08′11″ N, 70°53′47″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Christian Hill itself. The ones closest to Christian Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shave Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.1 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.1 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.4 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Fryeburg | — | 2.4 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Christian Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shave Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Christian Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.136°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Christian Hill track the nearby Alder Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Christian Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shave Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christian Hill located?
Christian Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Christian Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Christian Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Christian Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580983 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Christian 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: Q33137816.