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Stearns Hill — Summits 14.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 576290
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Paris quadrangle, the summit known as Stearns Hill sits 14.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stearns Hill as a summit on the West Paris topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576290. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stearns Hill sits at 44.30575° N, 70.53111° W (DMS 44°18′21″ N, 70°31′52″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stearns Hill itself. The ones closest to Stearns Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 2 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 2.6 mi |
| The Pinnacle | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.4 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.4 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 3.7 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Stearns Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 14.5 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Stearns Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.306°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stearns Hill track the nearby Snow Falls Gorge valley (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stearns Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stearns Hill located?
Stearns Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stearns Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stearns Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stearns Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576290 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stearns 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: Q33149312.