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Damon Hill — Summits 17.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 564760
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Damon Hill — a summit — lies 17.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564760, Damon 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
Damon Hill sits at 44.33185° N, 70.44485° W (DMS 44°19′55″ N, 70°26′41″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Damon Hill itself. The ones closest to Damon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 1.4 mi |
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.2 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Damon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Damon Hill — 17.7 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 (44.332°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Damon Hill track the nearby Hammond Ledge summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Damon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Damon Hill located?
Damon Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Damon Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Damon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Damon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564760 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Damon 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: Q33138097.