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Peaked Hill — Summits 14.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581165
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Peaked Hill sits 14.9 miles south-southwest 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 Peaked Hill as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581165. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peaked Hill sits at 44.21172° N, 70.92399° W (DMS 44°12′42″ N, 70°55′26″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peaked Hill itself. The ones closest to Peaked Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.8 mi |
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Peaked Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 14.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Peaked Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.212°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Peaked Hill track the nearby Noah Eastman Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peaked Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peaked Hill located?
Peaked Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peaked Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 14.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peaked Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peaked Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581165 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peaked 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: Q33142904.