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Parsonage Hill — Summits 7.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581156
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the summit known as Parsonage Hill sits 7.4 miles south 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 Parsonage Hill as a summit on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581156. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Parsonage Hill sits at 44.29935° N, 70.76211° W (DMS 44°17′58″ N, 70°45′44″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Parsonage Hill itself. The ones closest to Parsonage Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.4 mi |
| Flints Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bacon Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| French Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Parsonage Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bacon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 7.4 miles (south) and you reach Parsonage Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 13 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.299°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.4-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 Parsonage Hill track the nearby Barkers Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Parsonage Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parsonage Hill located?
Parsonage Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Parsonage Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Parsonage Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Parsonage Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581156 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Parsonage 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: Q33142760.