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Jewett Hill — Summits 25.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 568827
25.2 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Jewett 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 Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jewett Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568827). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jewett Hill sits at 44.45450° N, 70.28395° W (DMS 44°27′16″ N, 70°17′02″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jewett Hill itself. The ones closest to Jewett Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Hill | Canton | — | 1.7 mi |
| Staples Hill | Canton | — | 2.1 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 2.1 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| Fish Hill | Canton | — | 3.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 3.4 mi |
| Canton Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Canton | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Jewett Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.2 miles east (bearing E) of Jewett Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.455°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jewett Hill track the nearby Forest Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jewett Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jewett Hill located?
Jewett Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jewett Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jewett Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jewett Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568827 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jewett 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: Q33140087.