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Gregg Mountain — Summits 15.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 567318
15.5 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle, Gregg 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 Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gregg Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567318). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gregg Mountain sits at 44.62694° N, 70.82896° W (DMS 44°37′37″ N, 70°49′44″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gregg Mountain itself. The ones closest to Gregg Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Andover | — | 3.1 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 3.7 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.8 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Gregg Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.5 miles north (bearing N) of Gregg Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.627°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Gregg Mountain track the nearby Black Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gregg Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gregg Mountain located?
Gregg Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gregg Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gregg Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gregg Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567318 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gregg 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: Q33139128.