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Jockey Cap — Summits 27.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 568863
27.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Jockey Cap is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jockey Cap in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568863). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jockey Cap sits at 44.02217° N, 70.96244° W (DMS 44°01′20″ N, 70°57′45″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jockey Cap itself. The ones closest to Jockey Cap:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 1.5 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Fryeburg | — | 1.8 mi |
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 3 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.4 mi |
| Birch Hill | Fryeburg | — | 4.1 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.9 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 5.1 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Jockey Cap. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Jockey Cap. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.022°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jockey Cap track the nearby Wards Pond reservoir (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jockey Cap
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jockey Cap located?
Jockey Cap is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jockey Cap from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jockey Cap?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jockey Cap as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568863 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jockey Cap?
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: Q33140119.