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Little Deer Hill — Summits 15.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581095
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Little Deer Hill — a summit — lies 15.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581095, Little Deer Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Deer Hill sits at 44.23589° N, 70.99840° W (DMS 44°14′09″ N, 70°59′54″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Deer Hill itself. The ones closest to Little Deer Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
| Colton Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.4 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Little Deer Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Colton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Deer Hill — 15.6 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.236°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Deer Hill track the nearby Charles Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Deer Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Deer Hill located?
Little Deer Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Deer Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Deer Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Deer Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581095 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Deer 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: Q33140568.