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Robinson Hill — Summits 1.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581193
1.8 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle, Robinson Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Robinson Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581193). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robinson Hill sits at 44.40320° N, 70.82516° W (DMS 44°24′12″ N, 70°49′31″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 1 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 1.4 mi |
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.6 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Bethel | — | 2.8 mi |
| Emery Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Bethel | — | 3.4 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.5 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Robinson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1971 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 1.8 miles west (bearing W) of Robinson Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 3 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.403°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 1.8-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Robinson Hill track the nearby Pine Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robinson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robinson Hill located?
Robinson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 1.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robinson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 3 minutes, 1.8 miles west (bearing W) 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 581193 on the Bethel 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: Q33145659.