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Red Hill — Summits 12.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 574088
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Andover quadrangle, the summit known as Red Hill sits 12.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Red Hill as a summit on the East Andover topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 574088. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Hill sits at 44.54937° N, 70.63456° W (DMS 44°32′58″ N, 70°38′04″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Mountain | East Andover | — | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | East Andover | — | 2.4 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Rumford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Farmers Hill | East Andover | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | East Andover | — | 4.1 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 4.5 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 5.5 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 5.5 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Rumford | — | 5.7 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Red Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 12.6 miles (northeast) and you reach Red Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.549°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Red Hill track the nearby Whitecap Mountain summit (2.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Split Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Hill located?
Red Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) 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 574088 on the East Andover 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: Q33145070.