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Dunham Hill — Summits 21.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 565406
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Dunham Hill sits 21.6 miles north 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 Dunham Hill as a summit on the Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 565406. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dunham Hill sits at 44.71405° N, 70.71992° W (DMS 44°42′51″ N, 70°43′12″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dunham Hill itself. The ones closest to Dunham Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Andover | — | 3.2 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Andover | — | 4 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 4.8 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Andover | — | 5.4 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.7 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Dunham Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| East Branch Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 21.6 miles (north) and you reach Dunham Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.714°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dunham Hill track the nearby West Fork Beaver Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dunham Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dunham Hill located?
Dunham Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dunham Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dunham Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dunham Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565406 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dunham 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: Q33138405.