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Ryemoor Hill — Summits 16.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 574623
16.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle, Ryemoor Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ryemoor Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574623). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ryemoor Hill sits at 44.35236° N, 70.46451° W (DMS 44°21′09″ N, 70°27′52″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ryemoor Hill itself. The ones closest to Ryemoor Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 1.2 mi |
| Heath Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.4 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.8 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.2 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Ryemoor Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Ryemoor Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.352°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ryemoor Hill track the nearby Mount Tom summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ryemoor Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ryemoor Hill located?
Ryemoor Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ryemoor Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ryemoor Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ryemoor Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574623 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ryemoor 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: Q33146253.