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Patte Hill — Summits 5.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581158
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Patte Hill — a summit — lies 5.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581158, Patte Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Patte Hill sits at 44.32284° N, 70.81701° W (DMS 44°19′22″ N, 70°49′01″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Patte Hill itself. The ones closest to Patte Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Browns Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Albany Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Peter Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bacon Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Emery Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Patte Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 10-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Patte Hill — 5.8 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.323°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.8-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 Patte Hill track the nearby Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Patte Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patte Hill located?
Patte Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Patte Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Patte Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Patte Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581158 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Patte 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: Q33142813.