Parker Hill — Summits 39.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 572981
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the summit known as Parker Hill sits 39.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Parker Hill as a summit on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572981. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Parker Hill sits at 44.96015° N, 71.00590° W (DMS 44°57′37″ N, 71°00′21″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Parker Hill itself. The ones closest to Parker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerys Misery | Wilsons Mills | — | 1.7 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 3.2 mi |
| Parker Hill | Bosebuck Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 5.1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 6.5 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 7 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Umbagog Lake North | — | 8.4 mi |
| Green Top | Lincoln Pond | — | 9.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Parker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 39.8 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Parker Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.960°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Parker Hill track the nearby Aziscohos Lake reservoir (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Parker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parker Hill located?
Parker Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Parker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Parker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Parker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572981 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Parker 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: Q33142709.