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Cushman Hill — Summits 18.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 564700
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Cushman Hill — a summit — lies 18.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564700, Cushman Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cushman Hill sits at 44.34875° N, 70.42043° W (DMS 44°20′55″ N, 70°25′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cushman Hill itself. The ones closest to Cushman Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.6 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.1 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.2 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Fields Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Cushman Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cushman Hill — 18.6 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.349°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cushman Hill track the nearby Cushman Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cushman Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cushman Hill located?
Cushman Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cushman Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cushman Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cushman Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564700 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cushman 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: Q33138082.