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Durrell Hill — Summits 20.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 565439
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oxford quadrangle, the summit known as Durrell Hill sits 20.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Durrell Hill as a summit on the Oxford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 565439. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Durrell Hill sits at 44.22431° N, 70.47013° W (DMS 44°13′28″ N, 70°28′12″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Durrell Hill itself. The ones closest to Durrell Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 1 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Marie | Oxford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Oxford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 3 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Durrell Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Marie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 20.1 miles (southeast) and you reach Durrell Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.224°), 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 Durrell Hill track the nearby Hall Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Durrell Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Durrell Hill located?
Durrell Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Durrell Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Durrell Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Durrell Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565439 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Durrell 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: Q33138414.