Sterry Hill — Summits 47.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Madison West Quadrangle · GNIS 579037
Catalogued on the USGS Madison West quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Sterry Hill — a summit — lies 47.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579037, Sterry Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Madison West quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sterry Hill sits at 44.76011° N, 69.96173° W (DMS 44°45′36″ N, 69°57′42″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sterry Hill itself. The ones closest to Sterry Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 1.1 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 4.4 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 5.1 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 5.2 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 6.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 8.1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 8.2 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 9 mi |
| Strickland Hill | New Vineyard | — | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Madison West Quadrangle
The Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Sterry Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sterry Hill — 47.5 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.760°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sterry Hill track the nearby Cold Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sterry Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sterry Hill located?
Sterry Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 47.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sterry Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sterry Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sterry Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579037 on the Madison West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sterry Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33149325.