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Clough Hill — Summits 17.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580984
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Clough Hill — a summit — lies 17.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580984, Clough Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clough Hill sits at 44.15248° N, 70.83378° W (DMS 44°09′09″ N, 70°50′02″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Clough Hill itself. The ones closest to Clough Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Evans Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Winns Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Clough Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Popple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Clough Hill — 17.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.152°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Clough Hill track the nearby Keyes Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clough Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clough Hill located?
Clough Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clough Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clough Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clough Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580984 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clough 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: Q33137857.