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Thomas Hill — Summits 23.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 576987
23.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle, Thomas 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 Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Thomas Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576987). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thomas Hill sits at 44.18078° N, 70.44312° W (DMS 44°10′51″ N, 70°26′35″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thomas Hill itself. The ones closest to Thomas Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rowe Hill | Oxford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 2 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Oxford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Jam Hill | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Marie | Oxford | — | 3 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 3.1 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Oxford | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Thomas Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Thomas Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.181°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Thomas Hill track the nearby Barnett Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thomas Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Hill located?
Thomas Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thomas Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thomas Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thomas Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576987 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thomas 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: Q33151292.