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Farwell Mountain — Summits 6.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581022
6.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Farwell 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 East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Farwell Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581022). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Farwell Mountain sits at 44.31653° N, 70.84969° W (DMS 44°19′00″ N, 70°50′59″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Farwell Mountain itself. The ones closest to Farwell Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 0.6 mi |
| Albany Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Miles Knob | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Browns Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Farwell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Farwell Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.317°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.8-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 Farwell Mountain track the nearby Peter Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Farwell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farwell Mountain located?
Farwell Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Farwell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Farwell Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Farwell Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581022 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Farwell 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: Q33138644.