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Cole Mountain — Summits 30.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1907970
30.6 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Cole 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 North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cole Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1907970). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cole Mountain sits at 43.96477° N, 70.72273° W (DMS 43°57′53″ N, 70°43′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cole Mountain itself. The ones closest to Cole Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill | North Sebago | — | 1 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Hiram | — | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Hiram | — | 3.2 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Hiram | — | 4.6 mi |
| Tear Cap | Hiram | — | 5.2 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 5.3 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Pleasant Mountain | — | 5.4 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 6.6 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Cornish | — | 7.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Cole Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ministers Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.6 miles south (bearing S) of Cole Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.965°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cole Mountain track the nearby Cole Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cole Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cole Mountain located?
Cole Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cole Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cole Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cole Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1907970 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cole 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: Q33137888.