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Browns Hill — Summits 4.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580955
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the summit known as Browns Hill sits 4.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Browns Hill as a summit on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580955. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Browns Hill sits at 44.34843° N, 70.81942° W (DMS 44°20′54″ N, 70°49′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Browns Hill itself. The ones closest to Browns Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.2 mi |
| Emery Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.5 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
| Peter Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Browns Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 4.2 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Browns Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 7 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.348°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.2-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 Hill track the nearby Browns Ledge cliff face (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Browns Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Browns Hill located?
Browns Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Browns Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Browns Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Browns Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580955 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Browns 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: Q33137390.