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Creeper Hill — Summits 18.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580993
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Creeper Hill — a summit — lies 18.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580993, Creeper Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Creeper Hill sits at 44.17032° N, 70.95305° W (DMS 44°10′13″ N, 70°57′11″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Creeper Hill itself. The ones closest to Creeper Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.5 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.8 mi |
| Colton Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.2 mi |
| Shave Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.4 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Creeper Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Wiley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Creeper Hill — 18.1 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.170°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Creeper Hill track the nearby Sucker Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Creeper Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Creeper Hill located?
Creeper Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Creeper Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Creeper Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Creeper Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580993 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Creeper 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: Q34832378.