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Fessenden Hill — Summits 29.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 566118
29.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Fessenden 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 Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Fessenden Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566118). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fessenden Hill sits at 43.98113° N, 70.75871° W (DMS 43°58′52″ N, 70°45′31″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fessenden Hill itself. The ones closest to Fessenden Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Cole Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.1 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Hiram | — | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Hiram | — | 2.9 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 4.1 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4.5 mi |
| Tear Cap | Hiram | — | 5.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 6.9 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Fessenden Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.3 miles south (bearing S) of Fessenden Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.981°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fessenden Hill track the nearby Perley Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fessenden Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Day Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fessenden Hill located?
Fessenden Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fessenden Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fessenden Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fessenden Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566118 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fessenden 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: Q33138661.