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Hornbeam Mountain — Summits 41.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568270
Catalogued on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Hornbeam Mountain — a summit — lies 41.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568270, Hornbeam Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/29/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hornbeam Mountain sits at 44.47596° N, 69.95081° W (DMS 44°28′33″ N, 69°57′03″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hornbeam Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hornbeam Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Hill | Readfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
| Lord Hill | Belgrade | — | 4 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.2 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.5 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.1 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.6 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.7 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Hornbeam Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hornbeam Mountain — 41.6 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.476°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hornbeam Mountain track the nearby Moose Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hornbeam Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hornbeam Mountain located?
Hornbeam Mountain is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hornbeam Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hornbeam Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hornbeam Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568270 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hornbeam Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139740.