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Crocker Hill — Summits 18.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 564524
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle, the summit known as Crocker Hill sits 18.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Crocker Hill as a summit on the West Sumner topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564524. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crocker Hill sits at 44.27715° N, 70.46386° W (DMS 44°16′38″ N, 70°27′50″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crocker Hill itself. The ones closest to Crocker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.8 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.6 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Crocker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Paris Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 18.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Crocker Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.277°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Crocker Hill track the nearby Mount Mica summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crocker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crocker Hill located?
Crocker Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crocker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crocker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crocker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564524 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crocker 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: Q33138021.