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Temple Hill — Summits 18.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 576714
18.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Temple 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 Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Temple Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576714). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Temple Hill sits at 44.16242° N, 70.65750° W (DMS 44°09′45″ N, 70°39′27″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Temple Hill itself. The ones closest to Temple Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.2 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.9 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.5 mi |
| Frost Hill | Norway | — | 3 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Temple Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Temple Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.162°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Temple Hill track the nearby Island Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Temple Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Temple Hill located?
Temple Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Temple Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Temple Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Temple Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576714 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Temple 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: Q33150635.