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Hammond Ledge — Summits 17.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 567545
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle, the summit known as Hammond Ledge sits 17.8 miles east-southeast 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 Hammond Ledge as a summit on the West Sumner topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 567545. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hammond Ledge sits at 44.31448° N, 70.45250° W (DMS 44°18′52″ N, 70°27′09″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hammond Ledge itself. The ones closest to Hammond Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.3 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.5 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 1.8 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 1.9 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.5 mi |
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Hammond Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 17.8 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Hammond Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.314°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hammond Ledge track the nearby Damon Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hammond Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hammond Ledge located?
Hammond Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hammond Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hammond Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hammond Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567545 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hammond Ledge?
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: Q33139233.