Kezar Hill — Summits 43.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 569143
Catalogued on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in York County, Maine, Kezar Hill — a summit — lies 43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569143, Kezar Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar Hill sits at 43.78639° N, 70.90034° W (DMS 43°47′11″ N, 70°54′01″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kezar Hill itself. The ones closest to Kezar Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collomy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 1.5 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 1.8 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Cornish | — | 2.5 mi |
| Towles Hill | Cornish | — | 3.3 mi |
| Dearborn Mountain | West Newfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 4.2 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 4.3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 4.4 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 4.7 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Cornish | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Collomy Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kezar Hill — 43.1 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.786°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kezar Hill track the nearby Great Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Collomy Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar Hill located?
Kezar Hill is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 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 569143 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140280.