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Kimball Hill — Summits 5.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 569177
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Kimball Hill sits 5.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kimball Hill as a summit on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569177. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kimball Hill sits at 44.43697° N, 70.68314° W (DMS 44°26′13″ N, 70°40′59″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Kimball Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 5.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Kimball Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 10 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.437°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.7-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Kimball Hill track the nearby Days Ridge (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kimball Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kimball Hill located?
Kimball Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kimball Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 569177 on the Bryant Pond 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: Q33140294.