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McWain Hill — Summits 16.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 571035
16.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, McWain 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 Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places McWain Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571035). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
McWain Hill sits at 44.18414° N, 70.66459° W (DMS 44°11′03″ N, 70°39′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McWain Hill itself. The ones closest to McWain Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Temple Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.5 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.8 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 3 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside McWain Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of McWain Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.184°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at McWain Hill track the nearby McWain Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McWain Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McWain Hill located?
McWain Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is McWain Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McWain Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McWain Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571035 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McWain 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: Q33141091.