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Red Hill — Summits 17.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 574087
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Red Hill — a summit — lies 17.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574087, Red Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Hill sits at 44.52428° N, 70.47695° W (DMS 44°31′27″ N, 70°28′37″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Red Hill itself. The ones closest to Red Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 0.8 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 1 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 1.2 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 2 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Knights Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 3.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Red Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Red Hill — 17.5 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.524°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Red Hill track the nearby Kidder Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Hill located?
Red Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Red Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Red Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574087 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Red 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: Q33145058.