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Caribou Mountain — Summits 8.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 580966
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Caribou Mountain — a summit — lies 8.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580966, Caribou Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Caribou Mountain sits at 44.34033° N, 70.93040° W (DMS 44°20′25″ N, 70°55′49″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Caribou Mountain itself. The ones closest to Caribou Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| The Roost | Speckled Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Caribou Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 14-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Caribou Mountain — 8.3 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.340°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.3-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 Caribou Mountain track the nearby Caribou Spring (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Caribou Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caribou Mountain located?
Caribou Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Caribou Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 14 minutes, 8.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Caribou Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Caribou Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580966 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Caribou 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: Q33137631.