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Jim Hill — Summits 15.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 568833
15.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle, Jim 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 Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jim Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568833). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jim Hill sits at 44.21674° N, 70.61722° W (DMS 44°13′00″ N, 70°37′02″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jim Hill itself. The ones closest to Jim Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hill | Norway | — | 1 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 1.1 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.5 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Baker Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.2 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Nubble | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Jim Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Jim Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.217°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Jim Hill track the nearby Round Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jim Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jim Hill located?
Jim Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jim Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jim Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jim Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568833 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jim 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: Q33140096.