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Newton Hill — Summits 21.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 572152
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Newton Hill — a summit — lies 21.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572152, Newton Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Newton Hill sits at 44.53294° N, 70.39020° W (DMS 44°31′59″ N, 70°23′25″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Newton Hill itself. The ones closest to Newton Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.4 mi |
| Burnt Hill | East Dixfield | — | 1.4 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.7 mi |
| Brown Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Childs Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Dixfield | — | 3 mi |
| Science Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Gould Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Newton Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Newton Hill — 21.6 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.533°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Newton Hill track the nearby Beaver Pond Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Newton Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Burnt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newton Hill located?
Newton Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Newton Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Newton Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Newton Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572152 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Newton 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: Q33141823.