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Whitehouse Hill — Summits 12.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581266
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Whitehouse Hill — a summit — lies 12.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581266, Whitehouse Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitehouse Hill sits at 44.22900° N, 70.83152° W (DMS 44°13′44″ N, 70°49′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitehouse Hill itself. The ones closest to Whitehouse Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Whitehouse Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whitehouse Hill — 12.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.229°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitehouse Hill track the nearby Trout Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitehouse Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitehouse Hill located?
Whitehouse Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitehouse Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitehouse Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitehouse Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581266 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitehouse 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: Q33153913.