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Deer Hill — Summits 15.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581000
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Deer Hill sits 15.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Deer Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581000. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer Hill sits at 44.23602° N, 70.98706° W (DMS 44°14′10″ N, 70°59′13″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.6 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Colton Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.1 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Deer Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Colton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 15.2 miles (southwest) and you reach Deer Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.236°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Deer Hill track the nearby Little Deer Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer Hill located?
Deer Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) 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 581000 on the Center Lovell 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: Q33138171.