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Curtis Hill — Summits 10.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 564686
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Paris quadrangle, the summit known as Curtis Hill sits 10.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Curtis Hill as a summit on the West Paris topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564686. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Curtis Hill sits at 44.35091° N, 70.58842° W (DMS 44°21′03″ N, 70°35′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Curtis Hill itself. The ones closest to Curtis Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Mountain | West Paris | — | 0.6 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 2 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 3.6 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 3.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.9 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 4 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Greenwood | — | 4.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | West Paris | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Curtis Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fuller Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 10.6 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Curtis Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.351°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Curtis Hill track the nearby Whitman Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Curtis Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fuller Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Curtis Hill located?
Curtis Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Curtis Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Curtis Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Curtis Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564686 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Curtis 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: Q33138074.