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Whitman Hill — Summits 23.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 578404
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Whitman Hill — a summit — lies 23.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578404, Whitman Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitman Hill sits at 44.24673° N, 70.36663° W (DMS 44°14′48″ N, 70°22′00″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitman Hill itself. The ones closest to Whitman Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill | Oxford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ben Barrows Hill | Oxford | — | 2 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Oxford | — | 2.6 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.9 mi |
| Greenwood Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Marie | Oxford | — | 3.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.7 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Whitman Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bicknell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whitman Hill — 23.6 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.247°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitman Hill track the nearby Cobb Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitman Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ben Barrows Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitman Hill located?
Whitman Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitman Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitman Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitman Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578404 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitman 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: Q33154011.