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Kenniston Hill — Summits 12.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581075
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Kenniston Hill sits 12.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kenniston Hill as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581075. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kenniston Hill sits at 44.22387° N, 70.85565° W (DMS 44°13′26″ N, 70°51′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kenniston Hill itself. The ones closest to Kenniston Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.5 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.5 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Kenniston Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 12.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Kenniston Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.224°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kenniston Hill track the nearby Flat Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kenniston Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kenniston Hill located?
Kenniston Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kenniston Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kenniston Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kenniston Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581075 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kenniston 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: Q33140267.