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Harding Hill — Summits 11.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581047
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Harding Hill — a summit — lies 11.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581047, Harding Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harding Hill sits at 44.24872° N, 70.84359° W (DMS 44°14′55″ N, 70°50′37″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Harding Hill itself. The ones closest to Harding Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mason Hill | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Harding Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 19-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Harding Hill — 11.1 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.249°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Harding Hill track the nearby Foster Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harding Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harding Hill located?
Harding Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harding Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harding Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harding Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581047 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harding 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: Q33139252.