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Joe McKeen Hill — Summits 14.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581069
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Joe McKeen Hill sits 14.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Joe McKeen Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581069. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Joe McKeen Hill sits at 44.22259° N, 70.92494° W (DMS 44°13′21″ N, 70°55′30″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Joe McKeen Hill itself. The ones closest to Joe McKeen Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.8 mi |
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Joe McKeen Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 14.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Joe McKeen Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.223°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Joe McKeen Hill track the nearby Peaked Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Joe McKeen Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joe McKeen Hill located?
Joe McKeen Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Joe McKeen Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Joe McKeen Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Joe McKeen Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581069 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Joe McKeen 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: Q33140124.