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Foster Hill — Summits 11.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581030
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Foster Hill sits 11.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Foster Hill as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581030. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Foster Hill sits at 44.23890° N, 70.84021° W (DMS 44°14′20″ N, 70°50′25″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 11.7 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Foster Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 20 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.239°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Foster Hill track the nearby Harding Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foster Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foster Hill located?
Foster Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.7 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 20 minutes, 11.7 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 581030 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: Q33138793.