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Shaw Ledge — Cliffs 11.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 575325
11.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Shaw 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 of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shaw Ledge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cliff face in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575325). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shaw Ledge sits at 44.29757° N, 70.61367° W (DMS 44°17′51″ N, 70°36′49″ W).
Other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 cliffs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shaw Ledge itself. The ones closest to Shaw Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Ledge | West Paris | 3.5 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Greenwood | 5.1 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Bryant Pond | 7.8 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Bryant Pond | 9.7 mi |
| Browns Ledge | East Stoneham | 10.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Waterford Flat | 12.4 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Waterford Flat | 12.7 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Dixfield | 18.1 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Dixfield | 19 mi |
| C Bluff | Andover | 31.9 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Shaw Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 11.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Shaw Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 20 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.298°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shaw Ledge track the nearby Rock Dundee summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shaw Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shaw Ledge located?
Shaw Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shaw Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shaw Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shaw Ledge as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575325 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shaw 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: Q49470627.