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Skillings Hill — Summits 13.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581206
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Skillings Hill — a summit — lies 13.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581206, Skillings Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skillings Hill sits at 44.21030° N, 70.83599° W (DMS 44°12′37″ N, 70°50′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Skillings Hill itself. The ones closest to Skillings Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.9 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Stone Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Skillings Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Skillings Hill — 13.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.210°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Skillings Hill track the nearby Cushman Pond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skillings Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skillings Hill located?
Skillings Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skillings Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skillings Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skillings Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581206 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skillings 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: Q33147965.