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Tiger Hill — Summits 26.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 577101
26.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Tiger Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tiger Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577101). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tiger Hill sits at 44.09478° N, 70.46367° W (DMS 44°05′41″ N, 70°27′49″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tiger Hill itself. The ones closest to Tiger Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 1.1 mi |
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 2.6 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 3.3 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Casco | — | 3.3 mi |
| Jam Hill | Oxford | — | 3.4 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Casco | — | 3.8 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Oxford | — | 4 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 4.1 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Oxford | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Tiger Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Tiger Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.095°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tiger Hill track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tiger Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tiger Hill located?
Tiger Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tiger Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tiger Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tiger Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577101 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tiger 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: Q33151620.