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Isaiah Hill — Summits 16.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 568685
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Norway quadrangle, the summit known as Isaiah Hill sits 16.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Isaiah Hill as a summit on the Norway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568685. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Isaiah Hill sits at 44.20586° N, 70.60500° W (DMS 44°12′21″ N, 70°36′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Isaiah Hill itself. The ones closest to Isaiah Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 0.7 mi |
| Jim Hill | Norway | — | 1 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 1.7 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Baker Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3 mi |
| The Nubble | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.3 mi |
| Horse Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Isaiah Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 16.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Isaiah Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 28 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.206°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Isaiah Hill track the nearby Sand Pond reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Isaiah Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Isaiah Hill located?
Isaiah Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Isaiah Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Isaiah Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Isaiah Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568685 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Isaiah 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.