Oak Hill — Summits 49.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle · GNIS 572587
Catalogued on the USGS Norridgewock quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Oak Hill — a summit — lies 49.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572587, Oak Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Norridgewock quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 44.66753° N, 69.85987° W (DMS 44°40′03″ N, 69°51′36″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 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 Bett | Norridgewock | — | 1.7 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 1.9 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 2.5 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 8.1 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 9 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 10.2 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 12.5 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 13 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 13.2 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 17 mi |
Features on the USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle
The Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Bett | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pomleau Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Oak Hill — 49.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.668°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby Bog Stream (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Bett | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pomleau Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 572587 on the Norridgewock quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33142248.