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Pike Hill — Summits 18.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 573342
18.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle, Pike Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pike Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573342). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pike Hill sits at 44.20461° N, 70.55274° W (DMS 44°12′17″ N, 70°33′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pike Hill itself. The ones closest to Pike Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Hill | Norway | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 2.2 mi |
| The Nubble | Norway | — | 2.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 2.5 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Norway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Elm Hill | Norway | — | 2.9 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 3 mi |
| Jim Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 3.4 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Pike Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Pike Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.205°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pike Hill track the nearby Bird Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pike Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pike Hill located?
Pike Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pike Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pike Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pike Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573342 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pike 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: Q33143527.