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Downs Hill — Summits 20.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 565261
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Downs Hill — a summit — lies 20.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565261, Downs Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Downs Hill sits at 44.31779° N, 70.40118° W (DMS 44°19′04″ N, 70°24′04″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Downs Hill itself. The ones closest to Downs Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 1.4 mi |
| Deans Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.5 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.4 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 2.5 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Downs Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Deans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Downs Hill — 20.1 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.318°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Downs Hill track the nearby Warren Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Downs Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Downs Hill located?
Downs Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Downs Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Downs Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Downs Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565261 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Downs 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: Q33138336.