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Kezar Falls Hill — Summits 14.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581079
14.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Kezar Falls 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 North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kezar Falls Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581079). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar Falls Hill sits at 44.20086° N, 70.81766° W (DMS 44°12′03″ N, 70°49′04″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kezar Falls Hill itself. The ones closest to Kezar Falls Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Patterson Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Burnell Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar Falls Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.2 miles south (bearing S) of Kezar Falls Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 24 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.201°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kezar Falls Hill track the nearby Kezar Falls waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar Falls Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar Falls Hill located?
Kezar Falls Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar Falls Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kezar Falls Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kezar Falls Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581079 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar Falls 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: Q33140273.