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Masterman Hill — Summits 21.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 570885
21.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Masterman 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 Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Masterman Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570885). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Masterman Hill sits at 44.57928° N, 70.43998° W (DMS 44°34′45″ N, 70°26′24″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Masterman Hill itself. The ones closest to Masterman Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Dixfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 3.4 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Gould Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.9 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 4 mi |
| Newton Hill | Dixfield | — | 4 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Masterman Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Podunk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Siberia Meadows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Masterman Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 36 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.579°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Masterman Hill track the nearby Potter Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Masterman Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Masterman Hill located?
Masterman Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Masterman Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Masterman Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Masterman Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570885 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Masterman 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: Q33140993.