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Oak Hill — Summits 29.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 572576
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle, the summit known as Oak Hill sits 29.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 572576)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Oak Hill as a summit on the Fryeburg topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572576. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/29/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 44.00053° N, 70.95660° W (DMS 44°00′02″ N, 70°57′24″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 1.2 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Fryeburg | — | 1.4 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Fryeburg | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.5 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 3.6 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Fryeburg | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 29.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Oak Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.001°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby Round Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 572576 on the Fryeburg 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: Q33142201.