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Whitney Hill — Summits 21.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 578416
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Whitney Hill — a summit — lies 21.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578416, Whitney Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitney Hill sits at 44.18385° N, 70.48478° W (DMS 44°11′02″ N, 70°29′05″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitney Hill itself. The ones closest to Whitney Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 1.2 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Oxford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Oxford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Horse Hill | Norway | — | 3.2 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 3.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Oxford | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Whitney Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whitney Hill — 21.4 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.184°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitney Hill track the nearby Mud Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitney Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitney Hill located?
Whitney Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitney Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitney Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitney Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578416 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitney 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: Q33154074.