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Swan Hill — Summits 4.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581235
4.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle, Swan 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 Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Swan Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581235). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swan Hill sits at 44.46241° N, 70.75475° W (DMS 44°27′45″ N, 70°45′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Swan Hill itself. The ones closest to Swan Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 0.7 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Will | Bethel | — | 2.9 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Bethel | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Swan Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 4.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Swan Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 7 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.462°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.3-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Swan Hill track the nearby Farwell Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swan Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swan Hill located?
Swan Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swan Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swan Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swan Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581235 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swan 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: Q33150207.