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Harndon Hill — Summits 14.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581048
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Harndon Hill sits 14.8 miles 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 Harndon Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581048. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harndon Hill sits at 44.22843° N, 70.96023° W (DMS 44°13′42″ N, 70°57′37″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Harndon Hill itself. The ones closest to Harndon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.8 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Colton Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Harndon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 14.8 miles (southwest) and you reach Harndon Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.228°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Harndon Hill track the nearby Lord Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harndon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harndon Hill located?
Harndon Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harndon Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harndon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harndon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581048 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harndon 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: Q33139288.