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Stanley Hill — Summits 27.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 576242
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle, the summit known as Stanley Hill sits 27.0 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 Stanley Hill as a summit on the Fryeburg topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576242. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stanley Hill sits at 44.02134° N, 70.89326° W (DMS 44°01′17″ N, 70°53′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stanley Hill itself. The ones closest to Stanley Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 1.8 mi |
| Carter Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Fryeburg | — | 3.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 4.7 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Fryeburg | — | 4.8 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 4.8 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.9 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Hiram | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Stanley Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 27.0 miles (south) and you reach Stanley Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.021°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stanley Hill track the nearby Black Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stanley Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stanley Hill located?
Stanley Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stanley Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stanley Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stanley Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576242 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stanley 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: Q33149229.