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Stone Hill — Summits 22.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 576378
22.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle, Stone Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stone Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576378). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stone Hill sits at 44.24349° N, 70.39975° W (DMS 44°14′37″ N, 70°23′59″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stone Hill itself. The ones closest to Stone Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Barrows Hill | Oxford | — | 1 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Oxford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Oxford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Whitman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Marie | Oxford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.3 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Greenwood Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Stone Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Barrows Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Marie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Greenwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Stone Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 38 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.243°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stone Hill track the nearby Ben Barrows Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stone Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Barrows Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stone Hill located?
Stone Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stone Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stone Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stone Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576378 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stone 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: Q33149511.