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Foster Hill — Summits 17.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581029
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Foster Hill — a summit — lies 17.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581029, Foster 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
Foster Hill sits at 44.15566° N, 70.87097° W (DMS 44°09′20″ N, 70°52′15″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Foster Hill itself. The ones closest to Foster Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Christian Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Clough Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Foster Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Popple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Foster Hill — 17.7 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 (44.156°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Foster Hill track the nearby Howard Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foster Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foster Hill located?
Foster Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Foster Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Foster Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Foster Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581029 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Foster 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: Q33138791.