Cox Pinnacle — Summits 48.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 564436
Catalogued on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Cox Pinnacle — a summit — lies 48.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564436, Cox Pinnacle is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cox Pinnacle sits at 43.94201° N, 70.06255° W (DMS 43°56′31″ N, 70°03′45″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cox Pinnacle itself. The ones closest to Cox Pinnacle:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Rock | Lisbon Falls South | — | 1.7 mi |
| Wardtown | Lisbon Falls South | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bibber Hill | North Pownal | — | 6 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | North Pownal | — | 6.5 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 6.8 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 8.5 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 8.7 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 9.4 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 10.5 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 11.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Cox Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cox Pinnacle — 48.2 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.942°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cox Pinnacle track the nearby Bald Rock summit (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cox Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cox Pinnacle located?
Cox Pinnacle is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cox Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cox Pinnacle?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cox Pinnacle as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564436 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cox Pinnacle?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138000.