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Butters Mountain — Summits 9.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 580962
9.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle, Butters 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 Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Butters Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580962). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Butters Mountain sits at 44.30995° N, 70.91667° W (DMS 44°18′36″ N, 70°55′00″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Butters Mountain itself. The ones closest to Butters Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Miles Knob | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Butters Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Miles Knob | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1967 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Butters Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 16 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.310°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Butters Mountain track the nearby Red Rock Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Butters Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Butters Mountain located?
Butters Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Butters Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Butters Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Butters Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580962 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Butters 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: Q33137570.