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McCollister Hill — Summits 24.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 570962
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Canton quadrangle, the summit known as McCollister Hill sits 24.4 miles east-northeast 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 McCollister Hill as a summit on the Canton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570962. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
McCollister Hill sits at 44.48516° N, 70.30683° W (DMS 44°29′07″ N, 70°18′25″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McCollister Hill itself. The ones closest to McCollister Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Hill | Canton | — | 0.9 mi |
| Canton Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 2.7 mi |
| Academy Hill | Canton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| Pinnacle | East Dixfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside McCollister Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 24.4 miles (east-northeast) and you reach McCollister Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.485°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at McCollister Hill track the nearby Fish Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McCollister Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Canton Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McCollister Hill located?
McCollister Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is McCollister Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McCollister Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McCollister Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570962 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McCollister 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: Q33141036.