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Farwell Mountain — Summits 3.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581023
Catalogued on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Farwell Mountain — a summit — lies 3.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581023, Farwell Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Farwell Mountain sits at 44.45158° N, 70.75465° W (DMS 44°27′06″ N, 70°45′17″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hill | Bethel | — | 0.7 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Will | Bethel | — | 3.2 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Bethel | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Farwell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 6-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Farwell Mountain — 3.7 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.452°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.7-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 Swan Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Farwell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farwell Mountain located?
Farwell Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Farwell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 6 minutes, 3.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 581023 on the Bethel 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: Q33138646.