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Hemlock Knoll — Summits 19.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 567921
19.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Hemlock Knoll is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hemlock Knoll in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567921). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hemlock Knoll sits at 44.12822° N, 70.73794° W (DMS 44°07′42″ N, 70°44′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hemlock Knoll itself. The ones closest to Hemlock Knoll:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.7 mi |
| Marr Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Green Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.1 mi |
| Plummer Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Hemlock Knoll. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.3 miles south (bearing S) of Hemlock Knoll. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.128°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hemlock Knoll track the nearby Brigham Ledge cliff face (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hemlock Knoll
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Marr Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hemlock Knoll located?
Hemlock Knoll is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hemlock Knoll from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hemlock Knoll?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hemlock Knoll as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567921 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hemlock Knoll?
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: Q33139528.