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Doten Hill — Summits 23.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 565222
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Doten Hill — a summit — lies 23.3 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565222, Doten Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Doten Hill sits at 44.38840° N, 70.31726° W (DMS 44°23′18″ N, 70°19′02″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Doten Hill itself. The ones closest to Doten Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 1 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Canton | — | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Canton | — | 1.5 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Canton | — | 1.8 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Canton | — | 2.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Buckfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Staples Hill | Canton | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Doten Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Doten Hill — 23.3 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.388°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Doten Hill track the nearby Bartlett Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Doten Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Doten Hill located?
Doten Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Doten Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Doten Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Doten Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565222 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Doten 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: Q33138299.