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Patterson Hill — Summits 15.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581160
15.4 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Patterson Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Patterson Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581160). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Patterson Hill sits at 44.18219° N, 70.80984° W (DMS 44°10′56″ N, 70°48′35″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Patterson Hill itself. The ones closest to Patterson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Burnell Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Evans Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Winns Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Patterson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burnell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.4 miles south (bearing S) of Patterson Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.182°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Patterson Hill track the nearby Dan Charles Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Patterson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burnell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patterson Hill located?
Patterson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Patterson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Patterson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Patterson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581160 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Patterson 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: Q33142833.