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Oak Hill — Summits 19.9 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 572581
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Oak Hill — a summit — lies 19.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4973997”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572581, Oak Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 44.26313° N, 70.43742° W (DMS 44°15′47″ N, 70°26′15″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Oxford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 2 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.2 mi |
| Stone Hill | Oxford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.4 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Oxford | — | 2.6 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Paris Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Oak Hill — 19.9 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.263°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby Hedgehog Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 572581 on the West Sumner 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: Q33142215.