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Turner Hill — Summits 18.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 577428
18.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle, Turner 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 West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Turner Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577428). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Turner Hill sits at 44.29353° N, 70.44903° W (DMS 44°17′37″ N, 70°26′57″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Turner Hill itself. The ones closest to Turner Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.3 mi |
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.2 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Downs Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Turner Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Turner Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 32 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.294°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Turner Hill track the nearby Ryerson Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Turner Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turner Hill located?
Turner Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Turner Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Turner Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Turner Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577428 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Turner 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: Q33152489.