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Browns Ledge — Cliffs 5.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580956
5.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Browns 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 East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Browns Ledge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cliff face in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580956). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Browns Ledge sits at 44.33479° N, 70.82535° W (DMS 44°20′05″ N, 70°49′31″ W).
Other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 cliffs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Browns Ledge itself. The ones closest to Browns Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Payne Ledge | Greenwood | 7.6 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Bryant Pond | 8.3 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Bryant Pond | 9.4 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | West Paris | 10.8 mi |
| Berry Ledge | West Paris | 12.9 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Waterford Flat | 14.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Waterford Flat | 14.6 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Dixfield | 23.7 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Dixfield | 24.2 mi |
| C Bluff | Andover | 26.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Browns Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bad Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 5.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Browns Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 9 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.335°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Browns Ledge track the nearby Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Browns Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Browns Ledge located?
Browns Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Browns Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Browns Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Browns Ledge as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580956 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Browns 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: Q49467781.