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Staples Hill — Summits 23.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 576256
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Staples Hill — a summit — lies 23.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576256, Staples Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Staples Hill sits at 44.42910° N, 70.30803° W (DMS 44°25′45″ N, 70°18′29″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Staples Hill itself. The ones closest to Staples Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 1.4 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 1.5 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Canton | — | 2.1 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Canton | — | 2.2 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Doten Hill | Canton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Canton | — | 3.3 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 3.4 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Canton | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Staples Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Staples Hill — 23.8 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.429°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Staples Hill track the nearby Lake Anasagunticook reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Staples Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Staples Hill located?
Staples Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Staples Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Staples Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Staples Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576256 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Staples 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: Q33149257.