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Smarts Hill — Summits 21.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 575580
21.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Smarts 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 Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Smarts Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575580). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Smarts Hill sits at 44.10276° N, 70.88231° W (DMS 44°06′10″ N, 70°52′56″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Smarts Hill itself. The ones closest to Smarts Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Christian Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.4 mi |
| Shave Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.5 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Carter Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.6 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.7 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Smarts Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Smarts Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.103°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Smarts Hill track the nearby Popple Hill Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smarts Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smarts Hill located?
Smarts Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smarts Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Smarts Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Smarts Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575580 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Smarts 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: Q33148162.