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Pine Hill — Summits 15.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581172
15.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Pine Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 581172)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pine Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581172). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Hill sits at 44.21677° N, 70.96003° W (DMS 44°13′00″ N, 70°57′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Hill itself. The ones closest to Pine Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.6 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.8 mi |
| Colton Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.3 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Wiley Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Colton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Pine Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.217°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pine Hill track the nearby Lord Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Colton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Hill located?
Pine Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581172 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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: Q33143660.