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Baldpate — Summits 12.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580922
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Baldpate sits 12.3 miles south 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 Baldpate as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580922. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baldpate sits at 44.22746° N, 70.78618° W (DMS 44°13′39″ N, 70°47′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Baldpate itself. The ones closest to Baldpate:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sawin Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Beech Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.2 mi |
| French Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Stone Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Baldpate. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 12.3 miles (south) and you reach Baldpate; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.227°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Baldpate track the nearby Whitney Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baldpate
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baldpate located?
Baldpate is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baldpate from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baldpate?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baldpate as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580922 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baldpate?
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: Q33136512.