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Gammon Hill — Summits 12.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581036
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Gammon Hill sits 12.4 miles south-southwest 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 Gammon Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581036. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gammon Hill sits at 44.24809° N, 70.91210° W (DMS 44°14′53″ N, 70°54′44″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gammon Hill itself. The ones closest to Gammon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.2 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mason Hill | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Gammon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 12.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Gammon Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.248°), 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 Gammon Hill track the nearby Little Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gammon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gammon Hill located?
Gammon Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gammon 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 Gammon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gammon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581036 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gammon 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: Q33138868.