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Deans Hill — Summits 21.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 564921
21.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle, Deans Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Deans Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564921). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deans Hill sits at 44.30256° N, 70.37978° W (DMS 44°18′09″ N, 70°22′47″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Deans Hill itself. The ones closest to Deans Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.5 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.1 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.5 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Deans Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Falls Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Deans Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.303°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Deans Hill track the nearby Basin Falls Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deans Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Falls Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deans Hill located?
Deans Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deans Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deans Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deans Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564921 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deans 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: Q33138145.