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Amos Mountain — Summits 12.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580916
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Amos Mountain sits 12.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Amos Mountain as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580916. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Amos Mountain sits at 44.23383° N, 70.87170° W (DMS 44°14′02″ N, 70°52′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Amos Mountain itself. The ones closest to Amos Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Center Lovell | — | 0.8 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Whiting Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.1 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mason Hill | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Amos Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 12.5 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Amos Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.234°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Amos Mountain track the nearby Bradley Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Amos Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Amos Mountain located?
Amos Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Amos Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Amos Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Amos Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580916 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Amos 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: Q33136231.