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Deer Hill — Summits 18.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 564978
18.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Deer Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 564978)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Deer Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564978). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer Hill sits at 44.14975° N, 70.67325° W (DMS 44°08′59″ N, 70°40′24″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Deer Hill itself. The ones closest to Deer Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.2 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.8 mi |
| Baker Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.2 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Deer Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Deer Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 32 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.150°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Deer Hill track the nearby Bog Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer Hill located?
Deer Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deer Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deer Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564978 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deer 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: Q33138168.