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Shack Hill — Summits 19.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 575267
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle, the summit known as Shack Hill sits 19.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Shack Hill as a summit on the West Sumner topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575267. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shack Hill sits at 44.34191° N, 70.40948° W (DMS 44°20′31″ N, 70°24′34″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shack Hill itself. The ones closest to Shack Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.7 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.8 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Shack Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 19.2 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Shack Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 33 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.342°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shack Hill track the nearby Cushman Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shack Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shack Hill located?
Shack Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shack Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shack Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shack Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575267 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shack 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: Q33147369.