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Packard Hill — Summits 18.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 572908
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Packard Hill — a summit — lies 18.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572908, Packard Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Packard Hill sits at 44.13705° N, 70.73079° W (DMS 44°08′13″ N, 70°43′51″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Packard Hill itself. The ones closest to Packard Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.6 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Waterford Flat | — | 0.7 mi |
| Marr Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.1 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Packard Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Packard Hill — 18.7 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.137°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Packard Hill track the nearby Brigham Ledge cliff face (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Packard Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Packard Hill located?
Packard Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Packard Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Packard Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Packard Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572908 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Packard 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: Q33142594.