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Farrington Mountain — Summits 17.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 566072
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Rumford quadrangle, the summit known as Farrington Mountain sits 17.0 miles east-northeast 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 Farrington Mountain as a summit on the Rumford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566072. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Farrington Mountain sits at 44.54089° N, 70.50237° W (DMS 44°32′27″ N, 70°30′09″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Farrington Mountain itself. The ones closest to Farrington Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 0.5 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 0.7 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 1.1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Red Hill | Dixfield | — | 1.7 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Rumford | — | 3.6 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.9 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Farrington Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 17.0 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Farrington Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 29 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.541°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Farrington Mountain track the nearby Lovejoy Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Farrington Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farrington Mountain located?
Farrington Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Farrington Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Farrington Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Farrington Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566072 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Farrington 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: Q33138638.