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Howard Mountain — Summits 17.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581063
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Howard Mountain sits 17.5 miles south 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 Howard Mountain as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581063. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howard Mountain sits at 44.15661° N, 70.85607° W (DMS 44°09′24″ N, 70°51′22″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.6 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 1 mi |
| Clough Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.1 mi |
| Evans Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Howard Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 17.5 miles (south) and you reach Howard Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.157°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Howard Mountain track the nearby Edgecomb Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howard Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Mountain located?
Howard Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howard Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.5 miles south (bearing S) 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 581063 on the North Waterford 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: Q33139831.