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Pickett Hill — Summits 29.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 573299
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Hiram quadrangle, the summit known as Pickett Hill sits 29.6 miles south 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 Pickett Hill as a summit on the Hiram topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573299. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pickett Hill sits at 43.97636° N, 70.81360° W (DMS 43°58′35″ N, 70°48′49″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pickett Hill itself. The ones closest to Pickett Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 2.1 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Hiram | — | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Hiram | — | 3 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Quarry Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.7 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4 mi |
| Cole Mountain | North Sebago | — | 4.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 4.7 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 5 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Pickett Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 29.6 miles (south) and you reach Pickett Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.976°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pickett Hill track the nearby Little Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pickett Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wood Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickett Hill located?
Pickett Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pickett Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pickett Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pickett Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573299 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pickett 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: Q33143390.