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Howe Hill — Summits 3.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 568400
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Howe Hill sits 3.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Howe Hill as a summit on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568400. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howe Hill sits at 44.38887° N, 70.71577° W (DMS 44°23′20″ N, 70°42′57″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Howe Hill itself. The ones closest to Howe Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.4 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Bethel | — | 2.8 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.9 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Howe Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 3.8 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Howe Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 6 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.389°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.8-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Howe Hill track the nearby Alder River South Branch Reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howe Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howe Hill located?
Howe Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howe Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 6 minutes, 3.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Howe Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Howe Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568400 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Howe 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: Q33139845.