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Robinson Hill — Summits 25.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 574324
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Robinson Hill — a summit — lies 25.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574324, Robinson Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robinson Hill sits at 44.14821° N, 70.43332° W (DMS 44°08′54″ N, 70°26′00″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Robinson Hill itself. The ones closest to Robinson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Hill | Oxford | — | 0.6 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Oxford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Oxford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 3.5 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.9 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 4.6 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 4.8 mi |
| Greenwood Mountain | Oxford | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Robinson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Robinson Hill — 25.0 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.148°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Robinson Hill track the nearby Jam Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robinson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robinson Hill located?
Robinson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robinson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Robinson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Robinson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574324 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Robinson 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: Q33145632.