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Bald Peak — Summits 30.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561535
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bald Peak — a summit — lies 30.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561535, Bald Peak is recorded as a summit on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Peak sits at 43.97975° N, 70.97020° W (DMS 43°58′47″ N, 70°58′13″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Peak itself. The ones closest to Bald Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 1.6 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Fryeburg | — | 1.7 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Fryeburg | — | 3 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 5.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bald Peak — 30.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.980°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Peak track the nearby Black Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Peak located?
Bald Peak is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561535 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Peak?
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: Q33136501.