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Deacon Pinnacle — Summits 21.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 564848
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle, the summit known as Deacon Pinnacle sits 21.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Deacon Pinnacle as a summit on the Buckfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564848. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deacon Pinnacle sits at 44.35502° N, 70.35436° W (DMS 44°21′18″ N, 70°21′16″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Deacon Pinnacle itself. The ones closest to Deacon Pinnacle:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 0.9 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Canton | — | 2 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Fields Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Shack Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.9 mi |
| Sumner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Deacon Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 21.7 miles (east) and you reach Deacon Pinnacle; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.355°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Deacon Pinnacle track the nearby Bunganock Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deacon Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deacon Pinnacle located?
Deacon Pinnacle is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deacon Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deacon Pinnacle?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deacon Pinnacle as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564848 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deacon Pinnacle?
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.