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Edgecomb Hill — Summits 17.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581012
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Edgecomb Hill sits 17.0 miles south 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 Edgecomb Hill as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581012. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Edgecomb Hill sits at 44.16285° N, 70.84862° W (DMS 44°09′46″ N, 70°50′55″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Edgecomb Hill itself. The ones closest to Edgecomb Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 0.6 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Clough Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Evans Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Patterson Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Edgecomb Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 17.0 miles (south) and you reach Edgecomb Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 29 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.163°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Edgecomb Hill track the nearby Keyes Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Edgecomb Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edgecomb Hill located?
Edgecomb Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Edgecomb Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Edgecomb Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Edgecomb Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581012 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Edgecomb 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: Q33138491.