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Cobble Hill — Summits 14.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 564123
14.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Cobble Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cobble Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564123). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cobble Hill sits at 44.28190° N, 70.55508° W (DMS 44°16′55″ N, 70°33′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cobble Hill itself. The ones closest to Cobble Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 1.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | West Paris | — | 2 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 2.2 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 2.7 mi |
| Elm Hill | Norway | — | 2.8 mi |
| The Nubble | Norway | — | 3 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Nubble | Greenwood | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Cobble Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Cobble Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 25 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.282°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cobble Hill track the nearby Bisco Falls waterfall (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cobble Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cobble Hill located?
Cobble Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cobble Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cobble Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cobble Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564123 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cobble 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: Q33137869.