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Hosac Mountain — Summits 45.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 568331
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the summit known as Hosac Mountain sits 45.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hosac Mountain as a summit on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 568331. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hosac Mountain sits at 43.75117° N, 70.78022° W (DMS 43°45′04″ N, 70°46′49″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hosac Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hosac Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.2 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.5 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.2 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Cornish | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 2.3 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 2.4 mi |
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 2.6 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Hosac Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 45.2 miles (south) and you reach Hosac Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.751°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hosac Mountain track the nearby Clark Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hosac Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hosac Mountain located?
Hosac Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 45.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hosac Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hosac Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hosac Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568331 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hosac Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139780.