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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 19.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 567892
Catalogued on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Hedgehog Hill — a summit — lies 19.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567892, Hedgehog Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.68081° N, 70.69223° W (DMS 44°40′51″ N, 70°41′32″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Hill itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Andover | — | 5.1 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Andover | — | 5.1 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Andover | — | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hedgehog Hill — 19.7 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.681°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hedgehog Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hedgehog Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567892 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog 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: Q33139457.