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Kimball Hill — Summits 18.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 569176
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Kimball Hill — a summit — lies 18.8 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 569176, Kimball Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kimball Hill sits at 44.13676° N, 70.71894° W (DMS 44°08′12″ N, 70°43′08″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kimball Hill itself. The ones closest to Kimball Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.6 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.6 mi |
| Marr Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Kimball Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kimball Hill — 18.8 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.137°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kimball Hill track the nearby Hedgehog Ledge cliff face (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kimball Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kimball Hill located?
Kimball Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kimball Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kimball Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kimball Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569176 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kimball 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: Q33140292.