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Aziscohos Mountain — Summits 36.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 561378
36.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle, Aziscohos 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 Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Aziscohos Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561378). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Aziscohos Mountain sits at 44.91413° N, 71.00183° W (DMS 44°54′51″ N, 71°00′07″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Aziscohos Mountain itself. The ones closest to Aziscohos Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 0.5 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Parker Hill | Wilsons Mills | — | 3.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Wilsons Mills | — | 4.9 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Umbagog Lake North | — | 5.3 mi |
| Parker Hill | Bosebuck Mountain | — | 6.5 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 6.8 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 7.3 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Aziscohos Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1937 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Aziscohos Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.914°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Aziscohos Mountain track the nearby Low Aziscohos Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Aziscohos Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aziscohos Mountain located?
Aziscohos Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Aziscohos Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Aziscohos Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Aziscohos Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561378 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Aziscohos 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: Q33136294.