Wikimedia Commons (File:Andover, Massachusetts, in the world war (IA andovermassachus01fues).pdf)
Emery Hill — Summits 3.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581015
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the summit known as Emery Hill sits 3.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Emery Hill as a summit on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581015. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Emery Hill sits at 44.36275° N, 70.80307° W (DMS 44°21′46″ N, 70°48′11″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Emery Hill itself. The ones closest to Emery Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1 mi |
| Browns Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.1 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Bethel | — | 2.4 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 2.7 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 3 mi |
| Bad 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 Emery Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Grover Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wild Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 3.0 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Emery Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 5 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.363°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.0-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 Emery Hill track the nearby Songo Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Emery Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Emery Hill located?
Emery Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Emery Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 5 minutes, 3.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Emery Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Emery Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581015 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Emery 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: Q33138530.