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Lovejoy Hill — Summits 20.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 570439
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Lovejoy Hill — a summit — lies 20.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570439, Lovejoy Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lovejoy Hill sits at 44.18676° N, 70.50892° W (DMS 44°11′12″ N, 70°30′32″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lovejoy Hill itself. The ones closest to Lovejoy Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Horse Hill | Norway | — | 2.1 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 2.5 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Oxford | — | 3.2 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Oxford | — | 3.3 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Oxford | — | 3.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 3.4 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Lovejoy Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bird Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 35-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lovejoy Hill — 20.5 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.187°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lovejoy Hill track the nearby Whitney Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lovejoy Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lovejoy Hill located?
Lovejoy Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lovejoy Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lovejoy Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lovejoy Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570439 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lovejoy 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: Q33140831.