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Elwell Mountain — Summits 5.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 565886
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Elwell Mountain sits 5.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Elwell Mountain as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 565886. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Elwell Mountain sits at 44.34811° N, 70.70034° W (DMS 44°20′53″ N, 70°42′01″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Elwell Mountain itself. The ones closest to Elwell Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.4 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Elwell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 5.9 miles (southeast) and you reach Elwell Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 10 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.348°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.9-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 Elwell Mountain track the nearby Twitchell Pond reservoir (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Elwell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elwell Mountain located?
Elwell Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Elwell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Elwell Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Elwell Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565886 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Elwell 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: Q33138523.