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McDaniels Hill — Summits 14.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581117
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as McDaniels Hill sits 14.4 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 McDaniels Hill as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581117. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
McDaniels Hill sits at 44.20323° N, 70.85894° W (DMS 44°12′12″ N, 70°51′32″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McDaniels Hill itself. The ones closest to McDaniels Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside McDaniels Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 14.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach McDaniels Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.203°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at McDaniels Hill track the nearby Little Trout Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McDaniels Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McDaniels Hill located?
McDaniels Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is McDaniels Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McDaniels Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McDaniels Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581117 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McDaniels 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: Q33141051.