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Paradise Hill — Summits 1.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581155
Catalogued on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Paradise Hill — a summit — lies 1.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581155, Paradise Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paradise Hill sits at 44.38950° N, 70.77236° W (DMS 44°23′22″ N, 70°46′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Paradise Hill itself. The ones closest to Paradise Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 1.8 mi |
| Emery Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 2.8 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 3.3 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Paradise Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 2-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Paradise Hill — 1.3 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.390°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 1.3-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 Paradise Hill track the nearby Grover Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paradise Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paradise Hill located?
Paradise Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 1.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paradise Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 2 minutes, 1.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paradise Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paradise Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581155 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paradise 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: Q33142690.