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Gould Mountain — Summits 39.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 566997
39.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Gould Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gould Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566997). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gould Mountain sits at 43.84090° N, 70.83840° W (DMS 43°50′27″ N, 70°50′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gould Mountain itself. The ones closest to Gould Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Mountain | Cornish | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Cornish | — | 2.3 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 2.3 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.1 mi |
| Fork Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 3.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 4.4 mi |
| Libby Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 4.5 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 4.8 mi |
| Tear Cap | Hiram | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Gould Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.0 miles south (bearing S) of Gould Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.841°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gould Mountain track the nearby Peaked Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gould Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gould Mountain located?
Gould Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gould Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gould Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gould Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566997 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gould 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: Q33139007.