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Stiles Mountain — Summits 13.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581227
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Stiles Mountain — a summit — lies 13.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581227, Stiles Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stiles Mountain sits at 44.24188° N, 70.94481° W (DMS 44°14′31″ N, 70°56′41″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stiles Mountain itself. The ones closest to Stiles Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 0.6 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.2 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Stiles Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1982 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stiles Mountain — 13.6 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.242°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stiles Mountain track the nearby Adams Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stiles Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stiles Mountain located?
Stiles Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stiles Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stiles Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stiles Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581227 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stiles Mountain?
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: Q33149436.