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Kezar Hill — Summits 34.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 569144
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Hiram quadrangle, the summit known as Kezar Hill sits 34.0 miles south 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 Kezar Hill as a summit on the Hiram topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569144. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar Hill sits at 43.91673° N, 70.87145° W (DMS 43°55′00″ N, 70°52′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kezar Hill itself. The ones closest to Kezar Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 0.4 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 1.9 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 1.9 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 3.1 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 3.2 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Cornish | — | 3.8 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 4.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 34.0 miles (south) and you reach Kezar Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.917°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kezar Hill track the nearby Oak Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar Hill located?
Kezar Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kezar Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kezar Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569144 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar 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: Q33140276.