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Hamblin Hill — Summits 15.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581045
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Hamblin Hill sits 15.3 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 Hamblin Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581045. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hamblin Hill sits at 44.19609° N, 70.89246° W (DMS 44°11′46″ N, 70°53′33″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hamblin Hill itself. The ones closest to Hamblin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.4 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Hamblin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 15.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Hamblin Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.196°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hamblin Hill track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hamblin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hamblin Hill located?
Hamblin Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hamblin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hamblin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hamblin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581045 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hamblin 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: Q33139227.