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Locke Hill — Summits 8.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581100
8.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle, Locke Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Locke Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581100). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Locke Hill sits at 44.47674° N, 70.93893° W (DMS 44°28′36″ N, 70°56′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Locke Hill itself. The ones closest to Locke Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.3 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 3.2 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Gilead | — | 3.3 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Locke Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 8.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Locke Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 15 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.477°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.9-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 Locke Hill track the nearby South Branch Sunday River stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Locke Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Locke Hill located?
Locke Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Locke Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Locke Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Locke Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581100 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Locke 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: Q33140717.