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Pine Hill — Summits 12.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581173
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pine Hill — a summit — lies 12.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4975297”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581173, Pine Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Hill sits at 44.24378° N, 70.88964° W (DMS 44°14′38″ N, 70°53′23″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.1 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mason Hill | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Hill — 12.2 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.244°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pine Hill track the nearby Birch Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Hill located?
Pine Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.2 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 21 minutes, 12.2 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 581173 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: Q33143676.