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Berry Ledge — Cliffs 12.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 562089
12.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Berry Ledge is a cliff face recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Berry Ledge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cliff face in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562089). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Berry Ledge sits at 44.33368° N, 70.56451° W (DMS 44°20′01″ N, 70°33′52″ W).
Other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 cliffs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Berry Ledge itself. The ones closest to Berry Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Ledge | West Paris | 3.5 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Greenwood | 5.7 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Bryant Pond | 6.9 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Bryant Pond | 9.3 mi |
| Browns Ledge | East Stoneham | 12.9 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Dixfield | 14.7 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Dixfield | 15.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Waterford Flat | 15.7 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Waterford Flat | 16.1 mi |
| C Bluff | Andover | 30.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Berry Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Curtis Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Berry Ledge. 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 (44.334°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Berry Ledge track the nearby Andrews Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Berry Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Curtis Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Berry Ledge located?
Berry Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Berry Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Berry Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Berry Ledge as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562089 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Berry Ledge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other cliffs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49467588.