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Hatch Hill — Summits 17.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581054
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Hatch Hill sits 17.6 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 Hatch Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581054. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hatch Hill sits at 44.16240° N, 70.89811° W (DMS 44°09′45″ N, 70°53′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hatch Hill itself. The ones closest to Hatch Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.8 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.2 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Christian Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Shave 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 Hatch Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 17.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Hatch Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.162°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hatch Hill track the nearby The Narrows natural feature (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hatch Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hatch Hill located?
Hatch Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hatch Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hatch Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hatch Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581054 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hatch 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: Q33139331.