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Frost Hill — Summits 18.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 566617
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Frost Hill — a summit — lies 18.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566617, Frost Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frost Hill sits at 44.18082° N, 70.60316° W (DMS 44°10′51″ N, 70°36′11″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Frost Hill itself. The ones closest to Frost Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hill | Norway | — | 1.7 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 2.2 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 2.3 mi |
| Baker Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Jim Hill | Norway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Horse Hill | Norway | — | 2.7 mi |
| Temple Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 3 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Frost Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Frost Hill — 18.0 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.181°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Frost Hill track the nearby Sand Pond reservoir (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frost Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frost Hill located?
Frost Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frost Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Frost Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Frost Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566617 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Frost 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: Q33138839.