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Whiting Hill — Summits 13.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581269
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Whiting Hill — a summit — lies 13.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581269, Whiting 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 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whiting Hill sits at 44.21784° N, 70.87423° W (DMS 44°13′04″ N, 70°52′27″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whiting Hill itself. The ones closest to Whiting Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.9 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Amos Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Whiting Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whiting Hill — 13.6 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.218°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whiting Hill track the nearby Heald Pond reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whiting Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whiting Hill located?
Whiting Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whiting Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whiting Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whiting Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581269 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whiting 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: Q33153997.