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Oak Hill — Summits 31.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1908943
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Oak Hill — a summit — lies 31.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908943, Oak Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 44.05062° N, 70.40456° W (DMS 44°03′02″ N, 70°24′16″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oak Hill itself. The ones closest to Oak Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 1.9 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 2.3 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Minot | — | 2.9 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 3 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Range Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.4 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Oak Hill — 31.0 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.051°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby White Oak Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Oak Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Oak Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908943 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33142096.