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Long Hill — Summits 29.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 570209
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle, the summit known as Long Hill sits 29.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Hill as a summit on the Brownfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570209. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Hill sits at 43.99465° N, 70.98007° W (DMS 43°59′41″ N, 70°58′48″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Hill itself. The ones closest to Long Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starks Mountain | Fryeburg | — | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 1.2 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Fryeburg | — | 2.1 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 4.6 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 4.7 mi |
| Birch Hill | Fryeburg | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Long Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 29.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Long Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.995°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Hill track the nearby Haley Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Hill located?
Long Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570209 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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: Q33140739.