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Paris Hill — Summits 17.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 572963
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle, the summit known as Paris Hill sits 17.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “park in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Paris Hill as a summit on the West Sumner topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572963. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paris Hill sits at 44.26325° N, 70.49471° W (DMS 44°15′48″ N, 70°29′41″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Paris Hill itself. The ones closest to Paris Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.8 mi |
| Elm Hill | Norway | — | 2.3 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.8 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Oxford | — | 3 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 3.1 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.1 mi |
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Paris Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 17.5 miles (southeast) and you reach Paris Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.263°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Paris Hill track the nearby Mount Mica summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paris Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Elm Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paris Hill located?
Paris Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paris Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paris Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paris Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572963 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paris 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: Q49539228.