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Albany Mountain — Summits 7.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580908
7.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Albany Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Albany Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580908). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Albany Mountain sits at 44.30055° N, 70.83658° W (DMS 44°18′02″ N, 70°50′12″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Albany Mountain itself. The ones closest to Albany Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1 mi |
| Pine Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.2 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Miles Knob | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Albany Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Peter Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Albany Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 13 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.301°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.6-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Albany Mountain track the nearby Albany Notch mountain gap (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Albany Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Peter Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Albany Mountain located?
Albany Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Albany Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Albany Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Albany Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580908 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Albany 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: Q33136167.