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Howard Mountain — Summits 7.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 568386
7.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle, Howard Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Howard Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568386). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howard Mountain sits at 44.49897° N, 70.72206° W (DMS 44°29′56″ N, 70°43′19″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Howard Mountain itself. The ones closest to Howard Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dimmock | East Andover | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Swan Hill | Bethel | — | 3 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 3.6 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 4.1 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Howard Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Concord River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Howard Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.499°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.3-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Howard Mountain track the nearby Howard Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howard Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pond Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Mountain located?
Howard Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howard Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 7.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Howard Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Howard Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568386 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Howard 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: Q33139835.