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Flints Mountain — Summits 9.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 566314
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Flints Mountain — a summit — lies 9.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566314, Flints Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flints Mountain sits at 44.27732° N, 70.75225° W (DMS 44°16′38″ N, 70°45′08″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flints Mountain itself. The ones closest to Flints Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sawin Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Flints Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 15-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Flints Mountain — 9.0 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.277°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.0-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 Flints Mountain track the nearby Chalk Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flints Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flints Mountain located?
Flints Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flints Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 9.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flints Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flints Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566314 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flints 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: Q33138742.