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Record Hill — Summits 21.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 574074
21.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, Record Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Record Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574074). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Record Hill sits at 44.68784° N, 70.63329° W (DMS 44°41′16″ N, 70°38′00″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Record Hill itself. The ones closest to Record Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 1.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.1 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.7 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| West Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.8 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.3 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Record Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Record Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 36 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.688°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Record Hill track the nearby Thomas Farm Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Record Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Record Hill located?
Record Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Record Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Record Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Record Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574074 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Record 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: Q33145022.