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Robinson Hill — Summits 21.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 574325
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle, the summit known as Robinson Hill sits 21.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Robinson Hill as a summit on the Buckfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 574325. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robinson Hill sits at 44.36663° N, 70.36440° W (DMS 44°22′00″ N, 70°21′52″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 0.9 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Canton | — | 1.3 mi |
| Fields Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 2 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 2.7 mi |
| Doten Hill | Canton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Robinson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 21.1 miles (east) and you reach Robinson Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 36 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.367°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Robinson Hill track the nearby Bunganock Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robinson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robinson Hill located?
Robinson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robinson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.1 miles east (bearing E) 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 574325 on the Buckfield 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: Q33145645.