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French Hill — Summits 10.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581033
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the summit known as French Hill sits 10.1 miles south 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 French Hill as a summit on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581033. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
French Hill sits at 44.25915° N, 70.77086° W (DMS 44°15′33″ N, 70°46′15″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting French Hill itself. The ones closest to French Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawin Hill | East Stoneham | — | 0.6 mi |
| Flints Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.2 mi |
| Baldpate | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside French Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 10.1 miles (south) and you reach French Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 17 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.259°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at French Hill track the nearby Sawin Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to French Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is French Hill located?
French Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is French Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is French Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies French Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581033 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit French 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: Q33138819.