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Scribner Hill — Summits 26.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 575070
26.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Scribner 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 Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Scribner Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575070). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Scribner Hill sits at 44.06756° N, 70.51922° W (DMS 44°04′03″ N, 70°31′09″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Scribner Hill itself. The ones closest to Scribner Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 2.7 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Casco | — | 3 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.3 mi |
| Porcupine Mountain | Casco | — | 3.4 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 3.6 mi |
| Big Hill | Casco | — | 4.1 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 4.9 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 5.9 mi |
| Jam Hill | Oxford | — | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Scribner Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Scribner Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.068°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Scribner Hill track the nearby Dolly Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Scribner Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scribner Hill located?
Scribner Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Scribner Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Scribner Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Scribner Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575070 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Scribner 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: Q33147131.