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Thompson Hill — Summits 24.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 577011
24.4 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Thompson Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Thompson Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thompson Hill sits at 44.39823° N, 70.29530° W (DMS 44°23′54″ N, 70°17′43″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thompson Hill itself. The ones closest to Thompson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doten Hill | Canton | — | 1.3 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Canton | — | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Canton | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 1.8 mi |
| Staples Hill | Canton | — | 2.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Buckfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Thompson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.4 miles east (bearing E) of Thompson Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 42 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.398°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Thompson Hill track the nearby Doten Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thompson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thompson Hill located?
Thompson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thompson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thompson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thompson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577011 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thompson 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: Q33151317.