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Fairview Hill — Summits 18.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581020
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Fairview Hill — a summit — lies 18.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581020, Fairview Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fairview Hill sits at 44.15200° N, 70.90396° W (DMS 44°09′07″ N, 70°54′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fairview Hill itself. The ones closest to Fairview Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.8 mi |
| Christian Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.1 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.3 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Shave Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.5 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.7 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Fairview Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Shave Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fairview Hill — 18.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.152°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Fairview Hill track the nearby Hatch Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fairview Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fairview Hill located?
Fairview Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fairview Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fairview Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fairview Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581020 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fairview 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: Q33138601.