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Oak Hill — Summits 33.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 572575
Catalogued on the USGS Hiram quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Oak Hill — a summit — lies 33.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 572575)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572575, Oak Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Hiram quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 43.92276° N, 70.87143° W (DMS 43°55′22″ N, 70°52′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oak Hill itself. The ones closest to Oak Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 0.4 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 2.8 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.1 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 3.6 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Cornish | — | 4.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 4.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Oak Hill — 33.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.923°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby Kezar Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles south (bearing S) 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 572575 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak 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: Q33142194.