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Fork Hill — Summits 38.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 566396
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Fork Hill sits 38.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fork Hill as a summit on the Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566396. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fork Hill sits at 43.84869° N, 70.91557° W (DMS 43°50′55″ N, 70°54′56″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fork Hill itself. The ones closest to Fork Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 0.8 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 1 mi |
| Devils Den | Kezar Falls | — | 1.7 mi |
| Libby Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 3 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 3.8 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.9 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Fork Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 38.9 miles (south) and you reach Fork Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 67 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.849°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fork Hill track the nearby Rattlesnake Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fork Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fork Hill located?
Fork Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fork Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 38.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fork Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fork Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566396 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fork 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: Q33138767.