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Heath Hill — Summits 16.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 567877
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Heath Hill — a summit — lies 16.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567877, Heath Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Heath Hill sits at 44.37316° N, 70.46517° W (DMS 44°22′23″ N, 70°27′55″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Heath Hill itself. The ones closest to Heath Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.4 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 3 mi |
| Benson Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 3.4 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.5 mi |
| Fields Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Heath Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Heath Hill — 16.1 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.373°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Heath Hill track the nearby Pleasant Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Heath Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heath Hill located?
Heath Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Heath Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Heath Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Heath Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567877 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Heath 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: Q33139414.