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Hawk Mountain — Summits 18.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 567776
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle, the summit known as Hawk Mountain sits 18.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hawk Mountain as a summit on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 567776. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hawk Mountain sits at 44.15095° N, 70.69264° W (DMS 44°09′03″ N, 70°41′34″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hawk Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hawk Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.6 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.8 mi |
| Temple Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.9 mi |
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 2.4 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Hawk Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 18.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Hawk Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.151°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hawk Mountain track the nearby Bog Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hawk Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hawk Mountain located?
Hawk Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hawk Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hawk Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hawk Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567776 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hawk 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: Q33139355.