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Knights Hill — Summits 18.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 569251
Catalogued on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Knights Hill — a summit — lies 18.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569251, Knights Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Knights Hill sits at 44.48947° N, 70.43615° W (DMS 44°29′22″ N, 70°26′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Knights Hill itself. The ones closest to Knights Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Worthley Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Red Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Newton Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Burnt Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Knights Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Knights Hill — 18.4 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.489°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Knights Hill track the nearby Poland Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Knights Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Knights Hill located?
Knights Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Knights Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Knights Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Knights Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569251 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Knights 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: Q33140334.