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Sumner Hill — Summits 18.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 576525
18.9 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle, Sumner 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 West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sumner Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576525). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sumner Hill sits at 44.35648° N, 70.41294° W (DMS 44°21′23″ N, 70°24′47″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sumner Hill itself. The ones closest to Sumner Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.6 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Fields Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Heath 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 Sumner Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.9 miles east (bearing E) of Sumner Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 32 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.356°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sumner Hill track the nearby Cushman Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sumner Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sumner Hill located?
Sumner Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sumner Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sumner Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sumner Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576525 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sumner 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: Q33150114.