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East B Hill — Summits 19.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 565514
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS B Pond quadrangle, the summit known as East B Hill sits 19.6 miles north-northwest 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 East B Hill as a summit on the B Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 565514. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
East B Hill sits at 44.66982° N, 70.92949° W (DMS 44°40′11″ N, 70°55′46″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting East B Hill itself. The ones closest to East B Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | B Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 1.8 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | B Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 4.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside East B Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 19.6 miles (north-northwest) and you reach East B 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 (44.670°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at East B Hill track the nearby Dunn Notch mountain gap (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East B Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East B Hill located?
East B Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is East B Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East B Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East B Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565514 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East B 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: Q33138452.