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Popple Hill — Summits 19.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581179
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Popple Hill — a summit — lies 19.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581179, Popple Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Popple Hill sits at 44.12720° N, 70.84437° W (DMS 44°07′38″ N, 70°50′40″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Popple Hill itself. The ones closest to Popple Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Clough Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Plummer Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Fryeburg | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Popple Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Popple Hill — 19.4 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.127°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Popple Hill track the nearby Woodbury Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Popple Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Webber Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Popple Hill located?
Popple Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Popple Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Popple Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Popple Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581179 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Popple 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: Q33144085.