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Lord Hill — Summits 14.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581105
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Lord Hill sits 14.9 miles south-southwest 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 Lord Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581105. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lord Hill sits at 44.22416° N, 70.95324° W (DMS 44°13′27″ N, 70°57′12″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lord Hill itself. The ones closest to Lord Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.6 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.3 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Colton Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Lord Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 14.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Lord Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.224°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lord Hill track the nearby Harndon Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lord Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lord Hill located?
Lord Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lord Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 14.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lord Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lord Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581105 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lord 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: Q33140799.