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Science Hill — Summits 24.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 575036
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the summit known as Science Hill sits 24.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Science Hill as a summit on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575036. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Science Hill sits at 44.56596° N, 70.34358° W (DMS 44°33′57″ N, 70°20′37″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Science Hill itself. The ones closest to Science Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | East Dixfield | — | 0.8 mi |
| Gould Hill | East Dixfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Severy Hill | East Dixfield | — | 1.5 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.8 mi |
| Brown Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.9 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Dixfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Little Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.4 mi |
| Pinnacle | East Dixfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Newton Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Burnt Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Science Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Brown Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 24.6 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Science Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.566°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Science Hill track the nearby Childs Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Science Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Science Hill located?
Science Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Science Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Science Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Science Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575036 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Science 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.