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Witt Hill — Summits 12.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 578634
12.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Witt Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford 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 West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Witt Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578634). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Witt Hill sits at 44.28895° N, 70.59812° W (DMS 44°17′20″ N, 70°35′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Witt Hill itself. The ones closest to Witt Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 0.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 1.2 mi |
| The Nubble | Greenwood | — | 1.5 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 2.1 mi |
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 2.2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.5 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | West Paris | — | 3.5 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | West Paris | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Witt Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Witt Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 21 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.289°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Witt Hill track the nearby Rock Dundee summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Witt Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Witt Hill located?
Witt Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Witt Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Witt Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Witt Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578634 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Witt 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: Q33154608.