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Irish Hill — Summits 23.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568668
23.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Irish Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Irish Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568668). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Irish Hill sits at 44.28523° N, 70.33957° W (DMS 44°17′07″ N, 70°20′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Irish Hill itself. The ones closest to Irish Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Whitman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.8 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 4 mi |
| Stone Hill | Oxford | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Irish Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Teague Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Irish Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.285°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Irish Hill track the nearby West Branch Nezinscot River stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Irish Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Irish Hill located?
Irish Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Irish Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Irish Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Irish Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568668 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Irish 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: Q33139982.