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Dean Hill — Summits 26.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 564917
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Dean Hill sits 26.9 miles 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 Dean Hill as a summit on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564917. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dean Hill sits at 44.08423° N, 70.48006° W (DMS 44°05′03″ N, 70°28′48″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dean Hill itself. The ones closest to Dean Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 1.1 mi |
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 2.3 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Casco | — | 2.3 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 3.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Casco | — | 3.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 4 mi |
| Jam Hill | Oxford | — | 4.4 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 4.9 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Oxford | — | 5 mi |
| Big Hill | Casco | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Dean Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 26.9 miles (southeast) and you reach Dean Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.084°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dean Hill track the nearby Frog Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dean Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dean Hill located?
Dean Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dean Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dean Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dean Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564917 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dean 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: Q33138141.