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Flathead Mountain — Summits 19.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 566288
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Flathead Mountain sits 19.4 miles north-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 Flathead Mountain as a summit on the Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566288. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flathead Mountain sits at 44.66132° N, 70.62761° W (DMS 44°39′41″ N, 70°37′39″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flathead Mountain itself. The ones closest to Flathead Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.9 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.2 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.4 mi |
| West Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.9 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Flathead Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Roxbury Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 19.4 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Flathead Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 33 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.661°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Flathead Mountain track the nearby Bunker Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flathead Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flathead Mountain located?
Flathead Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flathead Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flathead Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flathead Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566288 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flathead 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: Q33138719.