Clark Mountain — Summits 44.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 564041
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the summit known as Clark Mountain sits 44.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Clark Mountain as a summit on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 564041. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/05/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clark Mountain sits at 43.75657° N, 70.78564° W (DMS 43°45′24″ N, 70°47′08″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Clark Mountain itself. The ones closest to Clark Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.8 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Cornish | — | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 2.1 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 2.2 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.5 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Clark Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 44.8 miles (south) and you reach Clark Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.757°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clark Mountain track the nearby Hosac Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clark Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clark Mountain located?
Clark Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 44.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clark Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clark Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clark Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564041 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clark Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33137837.