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Oak Hill — Summits 36.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 572583
36.2 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle, Oak Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4973993”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Oak Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572583). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 44.40159° N, 70.05588° W (DMS 44°24′06″ N, 70°03′21″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 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 Winnebago | Fayette | — | 1 mi |
| Manter Hill | Fayette | — | 1.5 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Fayette | — | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Fayette | — | 3.5 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Wayne | — | 5.3 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Readfield | — | 5.9 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Readfield | — | 7.3 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 8.3 mi |
| Monks Hill | Winthrop | — | 9 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 10 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hales Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Manter Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.2 miles east (bearing E) of Oak Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.402°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby Hales Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hales Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Manter Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hales Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 36.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles east (bearing E) 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 572583 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33142187.