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Thompson Hill — Summits 18.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 577012
Catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Thompson Hill — a summit — lies 18.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577012, Thompson Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thompson Hill sits at 44.58891° N, 70.53183° W (DMS 44°35′20″ N, 70°31′55″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Mountain | Rumford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.6 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.6 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 4.1 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.4 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 4.5 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Dixfield | — | 4.6 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Rumford | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Thompson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thompson Hill — 18.0 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.589°), 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 Thompson Hill track the nearby Carr Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thompson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thompson Hill located?
Thompson Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thompson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) 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 577012 on the Rumford 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: Q33151330.