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Coolidge Hill — Summits 17.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 1907973
17.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Coolidge Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Coolidge Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1907973). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Coolidge Hill sits at 44.16676° N, 70.69803° W (DMS 44°10′00″ N, 70°41′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Coolidge Hill itself. The ones closest to Coolidge Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.7 mi |
| Temple Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Baker Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Coolidge Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Coolidge Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.167°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Coolidge Hill track the nearby Bear Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Coolidge Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coolidge Hill located?
Coolidge Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Coolidge Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Coolidge Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Coolidge Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1907973 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Coolidge 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: Q33137945.