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Irish Hill — Summits 24.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568669
Catalogued on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Irish Hill — a summit — lies 24.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568669, Irish Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Irish Hill sits at 44.32582° N, 70.31564° W (DMS 44°19′33″ N, 70°18′56″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.8 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Buckfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Deans Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Irish Hill — 24.0 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.326°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Irish Hill track the nearby Mitchell Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Irish Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Irish Hill located?
Irish Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.0 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, 24.0 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 568669 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: Q33139984.