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Eastman Hill — Summits 12.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 565743
12.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Eastman Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Eastman Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565743). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eastman Hill sits at 44.30208° N, 70.58304° W (DMS 44°18′08″ N, 70°34′59″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eastman Hill itself. The ones closest to Eastman Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 1.1 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 1.2 mi |
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | West Paris | — | 2.6 mi |
| The Nubble | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 2.7 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.8 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | West Paris | — | 2.9 mi |
| Curtis Hill | West Paris | — | 3.4 mi |
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Eastman Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Eastman Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 21 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.302°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Eastman Hill track the nearby Rock Dundee summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eastman Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastman Hill located?
Eastman Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eastman Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eastman Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eastman Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565743 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eastman 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: Q33138473.