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Glass Face Mountain — Summits 13.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 566824
Catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Glass Face Mountain — a summit — lies 13.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566824, Glass Face Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Glass Face Mountain sits at 44.52623° N, 70.58639° W (DMS 44°31′34″ N, 70°35′11″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Glass Face Mountain itself. The ones closest to Glass Face Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.1 mi |
| Red Hill | East Andover | — | 2.9 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 3.8 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 4.3 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 4.6 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 4.7 mi |
| Black Mountain | East Andover | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Glass Face Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Split Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Glass Face Mountain — 13.0 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.526°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Glass Face Mountain track the nearby Joes Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Glass Face Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Split Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glass Face Mountain located?
Glass Face Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Glass Face Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 13.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Glass Face Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Glass Face Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566824 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Glass Face 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: Q33138942.