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Greenwood Mountain — Summits 24.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 561025
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Greenwood Mountain — a summit — lies 24.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561025, Greenwood Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greenwood Mountain sits at 44.20468° N, 70.37596° W (DMS 44°12′17″ N, 70°22′33″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Greenwood Mountain itself. The ones closest to Greenwood Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ben Barrows Hill | Oxford | — | 2 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Oxford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Marie | Oxford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Stone Hill | Oxford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Whitman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.9 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Oxford | — | 3.7 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Oxford | — | 3.9 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Greenwood Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Barrows Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Marie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Greenwood Mountain — 24.7 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.205°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Greenwood Mountain track the nearby Brighton Hill summit (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greenwood Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bicknell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ben Barrows Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenwood Mountain located?
Greenwood Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greenwood Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greenwood Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greenwood Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561025 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greenwood 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: Q33139121.