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Frost Mountain — Summits 31.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 566621
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle, the summit known as Frost Mountain sits 31.9 miles south-southwest 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 Frost Mountain as a summit on the Brownfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566621. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frost Mountain sits at 43.95279° N, 70.91734° W (DMS 43°57′10″ N, 70°55′02″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Frost Mountain itself. The ones closest to Frost Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 0.9 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 3 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 3.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.8 mi |
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 4.3 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Frost Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 31.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Frost Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.953°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Frost Mountain track the nearby Peary Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frost Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frost Mountain located?
Frost Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frost Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 31.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Frost Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Frost Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566621 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Frost 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: Q33138841.