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Fisk Hill — Summits 10.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 566243
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Fisk Hill sits 10.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fisk Hill as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566243. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fisk Hill sits at 44.25728° N, 70.73506° W (DMS 44°15′26″ N, 70°44′06″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fisk Hill itself. The ones closest to Fisk Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flints Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Sawin Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| French Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Waterford Flat | — | 2 mi |
| Brown Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.5 mi |
| Page Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.1 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Fisk Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 10.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Fisk Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.257°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Fisk Hill track the nearby Chalk Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fisk Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Swell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fisk Hill located?
Fisk Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fisk Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fisk Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fisk Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566243 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fisk 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.