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Quarry Hill — Summits 30.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 2830100
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the summit known as Quarry Hill sits 30.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “Hill in the town of Denmark, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Quarry Hill as a summit on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 2830100. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quarry Hill sits at 43.96106° N, 70.74148° W (DMS 43°57′40″ N, 70°44′29″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Quarry Hill itself. The ones closest to Quarry Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Hiram | — | 1.6 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Hiram | — | 2.3 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Hiram | — | 3.7 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 4.3 mi |
| Tear Cap | Hiram | — | 4.6 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Pleasant Mountain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 6.1 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Cornish | — | 6.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Quarry Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Peaked Hill.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on July 8, 2021 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 30.8 miles (south) and you reach Quarry Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.961°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quarry Hill track the nearby Perley Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quarry Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quarry Hill located?
Quarry Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quarry Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quarry Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quarry Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2830100 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quarry Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Quarry Hill been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Peaked Hill.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q137607278.