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Ellingwood Mountain — Summits 4.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581013
4.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle, Ellingwood 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 Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ellingwood Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581013). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ellingwood Mountain sits at 44.42853° N, 70.86467° W (DMS 44°25′43″ N, 70°51′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ellingwood Mountain itself. The ones closest to Ellingwood Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Mountain | Bethel | — | 2 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 2.5 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 2.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.9 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 3.5 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Ellingwood Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 4.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Ellingwood Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 7 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.429°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.1-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 Ellingwood Mountain track the nearby Lanes Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ellingwood Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellingwood Mountain located?
Ellingwood Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ellingwood Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ellingwood Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ellingwood Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581013 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ellingwood 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: Q33138509.