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Horse Hill — Summits 19.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 568276
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Horse Hill — a summit — lies 19.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568276, Horse Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horse Hill sits at 44.17876° N, 70.54899° W (DMS 44°10′44″ N, 70°32′56″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Horse Hill itself. The ones closest to Horse Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 1.8 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 2 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 2.1 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 2.7 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 2.9 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 3.2 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Horse Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bird Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Horse Hill — 19.6 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.179°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Horse Hill track the nearby Lombard Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horse Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horse Hill located?
Horse Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horse Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horse Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horse Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568276 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horse 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: Q33139748.