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Parsonage Hill — Summits 17.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 573016
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Parsonage Hill — a summit — lies 17.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573016, Parsonage Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Parsonage Hill sits at 44.36225° N, 70.43067° W (DMS 44°21′44″ N, 70°25′50″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Parsonage Hill itself. The ones closest to Parsonage Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.1 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.8 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.8 mi |
| Heath Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.9 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.2 mi |
| Fields Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Parsonage Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Parsonage Hill — 17.9 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.362°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Parsonage Hill track the nearby Sumner Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Parsonage Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parsonage Hill located?
Parsonage Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Parsonage Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 17.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Parsonage Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Parsonage Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573016 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Parsonage 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: Q33142767.