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Pine Hill — Summits 11.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581174
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Pine Hill sits 11.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4975298”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pine Hill as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581174. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Hill sits at 44.24398° N, 70.80584° W (DMS 44°14′38″ N, 70°48′21″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Baldpate | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Sawin Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| French Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 11.1 miles (south) and you reach Pine Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 19 minutes.
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 11.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pine Hill track the nearby Proctor Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Hill located?
Pine Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.1 miles south (bearing S) 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 581174 on the North Waterford 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: Q33143668.