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Ryerson Hill — Summits 17.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 574624
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Ryerson Hill — a summit — lies 17.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574624, Ryerson Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ryerson Hill sits at 44.29173° N, 70.46584° W (DMS 44°17′30″ N, 70°27′57″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ryerson Hill itself. The ones closest to Ryerson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.8 mi |
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 1.6 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.4 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.4 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Ryerson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Paris Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ryerson Hill — 17.8 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.292°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ryerson Hill track the nearby Turner Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ryerson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ryerson Hill located?
Ryerson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ryerson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ryerson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ryerson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574624 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ryerson 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: Q33146266.