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Oak Hill — Summits 6.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 572582
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Oak Hill sits 6.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4973998”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Oak Hill as a summit on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572582. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 44.38742° N, 70.66885° W (DMS 44°23′15″ N, 70°40′08″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 2 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 2.5 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.5 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 2.7 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.1 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 6.1 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Oak Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 10 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.387°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby South Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 6.1 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 572582 on the Bryant Pond 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: Q33142221.