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Rabbit Knoll — Summits 21.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573950
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS B Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Rabbit Knoll sits 21.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rabbit Knoll as a summit on the B Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573950. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rabbit Knoll sits at 44.69436° N, 70.95229° W (DMS 44°41′40″ N, 70°57′08″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rabbit Knoll itself. The ones closest to Rabbit Knoll:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East B Hill | B Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | B Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 4.9 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 4.9 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 5.1 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 5.8 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Andover | — | 6.1 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Rabbit Knoll. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 21.6 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Rabbit Knoll; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.694°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Rabbit Knoll track the nearby Lou Ann Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rabbit Knoll
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rabbit Knoll located?
Rabbit Knoll is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rabbit Knoll from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rabbit Knoll?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rabbit Knoll as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573950 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rabbit Knoll?
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: Q33144717.