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White Oak Hill — Summits 31.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 572577
31.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, White Oak Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places White Oak Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572577). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
White Oak Hill sits at 44.04002° N, 70.40681° W (DMS 44°02′24″ N, 70°24′25″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting White Oak Hill itself. The ones closest to White Oak Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Minot | — | 2.6 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.6 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Range Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 2.8 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Minot | — | 3.4 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside White Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1977 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of White Oak Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.040°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at White Oak Hill track the nearby Oak Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to White Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Oak Hill located?
White Oak Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is White Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is White Oak Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies White Oak Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572577 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit White Oak Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33153888.