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Flat Hill — Summits 12.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581026
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Flat Hill — a summit — lies 12.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581026, Flat Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flat Hill sits at 44.23168° N, 70.85744° W (DMS 44°13′54″ N, 70°51′27″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flat Hill itself. The ones closest to Flat Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.5 mi |
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Flat Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Flat Hill — 12.4 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 (44.232°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Flat Hill track the nearby Bradley Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flat Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flat Hill located?
Flat Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flat Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flat Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flat Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581026 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flat 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: Q33138716.