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Hayford Hill — Summits 23.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 567823
Catalogued on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Hayford Hill — a summit — lies 23.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567823, Hayford Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hayford Hill sits at 44.35130° N, 70.31418° W (DMS 44°21′05″ N, 70°18′51″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hayford Hill itself. The ones closest to Hayford Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 0.9 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.8 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Buckfield | — | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Canton | — | 2.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Doten Hill | Canton | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Canton | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Hayford Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hayford Hill — 23.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.351°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hayford Hill track the nearby Hutchinson Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hayford Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hayford Hill located?
Hayford Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hayford Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hayford Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hayford Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567823 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hayford 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: Q33139380.