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Greeley Hill — Summits 23.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 567193
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Greeley Hill — a summit — lies 23.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567193, Greeley Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greeley Hill sits at 44.11893° N, 70.52149° W (DMS 44°07′08″ N, 70°31′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Greeley Hill itself. The ones closest to Greeley Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 0.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Casco | — | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 1.5 mi |
| Big Hill | Casco | — | 3.1 mi |
| Dean Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 3.2 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.3 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Casco | — | 3.6 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 3.6 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Greeley Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Greeley Hill — 23.8 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.119°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Greeley Hill track the nearby Canada Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greeley Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greeley Hill located?
Greeley Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greeley Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greeley Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greeley Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567193 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greeley 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: Q33139070.