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Baldpate Mountain — Summits 15.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561542
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Baldpate Mountain sits 15.0 miles north-northwest 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 Mountain as a summit on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561542. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baldpate Mountain sits at 44.60917° N, 70.89239° W (DMS 44°36′33″ N, 70°53′33″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Baldpate Mountain itself. The ones closest to Baldpate Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.4 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Andover | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Baldpate Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 15.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Baldpate Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.609°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Baldpate Mountain track the nearby Little Baldpate Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baldpate Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baldpate Mountain located?
Baldpate Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baldpate Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baldpate Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baldpate Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561542 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baldpate 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: Q33140533.