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Goose Eye Mountain — Summits 12.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 566912
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Goose Eye Mountain sits 12.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Goose Eye Mountain as a summit on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566912. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/12/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goose Eye Mountain sits at 44.50280° N, 70.99929° W (DMS 44°30′10″ N, 70°59′57″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Goose Eye Mountain itself. The ones closest to Goose Eye Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 1 mi |
| North Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| South Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Goose Eye Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 12.4 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Goose Eye Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.503°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Goose Eye Mountain track the nearby Mount Carlo summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goose Eye Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carlo | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Carlo Col | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goose Eye Mountain located?
Goose Eye Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goose Eye Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goose Eye Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goose Eye Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566912 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goose Eye 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.