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Elm Hill — Summits 16.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 565866
16.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle, Elm Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Elm Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565866). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Elm Hill sits at 44.24477° N, 70.53452° W (DMS 44°14′41″ N, 70°32′04″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Elm Hill itself. The ones closest to Elm Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nubble | Norway | — | 1.2 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 2.4 mi |
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 2.9 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 3.4 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Oxford | — | 3.5 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 3.8 mi |
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Elm Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bird Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Elm Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.245°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Elm Hill track the nearby Bird Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Elm Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elm Hill located?
Elm Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Elm Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Elm Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Elm Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565866 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Elm 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: Q33138517.