Green Top — Summits 48.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 567262
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Green Top — a summit — lies 48.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567262, Green Top is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Top sits at 45.09178° N, 70.95192° W (DMS 45°05′30″ N, 70°57′07″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Green Top itself. The ones closest to Green Top:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Buck Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Kennebago | — | 4.7 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 6.1 mi |
| West Kennebago Mountain | Kennebago | — | 6.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Bosebuck Mountain | — | 7.2 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Wilsons Mills | — | 8.1 mi |
| Parker Hill | Wilsons Mills | — | 9.5 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 11.3 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 12.2 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 12.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Green Top. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Green Top — 48.1 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.092°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Green Top track the nearby Twin Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Top
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Top located?
Green Top is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Top from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Top?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Top as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567262 on the Lincoln Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green Top?
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: Q33139100.