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Grover Hill — Summits 2.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581044
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Grover Hill — a summit — lies 2.5 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 581044, Grover Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Grover Hill sits at 44.37184° N, 70.77040° W (DMS 44°22′19″ N, 70°46′13″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Grover Hill itself. The ones closest to Grover Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Hill | Bethel | — | 1.2 mi |
| Emery Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 2.7 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Browns Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.9 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Grover Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Wild Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bacon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 4-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Grover Hill — 2.5 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 (44.372°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 2.5-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Grover Hill track the nearby Paradise Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Grover Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Wild Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grover Hill located?
Grover Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 2.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Grover Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 4 minutes, 2.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Grover Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Grover Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581044 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Grover 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: Q33139151.