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Fish Hill — Summits 24.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 566201
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Canton quadrangle, the summit known as Fish Hill sits 24.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fish Hill as a summit on the Canton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566201. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fish Hill sits at 44.49776° N, 70.30795° W (DMS 44°29′52″ N, 70°18′29″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fish Hill itself. The ones closest to Fish Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 0.7 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Canton | — | 0.9 mi |
| Pinnacle | East Dixfield | — | 2.4 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Canton | — | 3.2 mi |
| Academy Hill | Canton | — | 3.3 mi |
| Brown Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Burnt Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Little Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Fish Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 24.6 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Fish Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.498°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Fish Hill track the nearby Canton Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fish Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fish Hill located?
Fish Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fish Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fish Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fish Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566201 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fish 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: Q33138685.