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Lary Brook Mountain — Summits 10.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581090
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Gilead quadrangle, the summit known as Lary Brook Mountain sits 10.5 miles west-northwest 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 Lary Brook Mountain as a summit on the Gilead topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581090. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lary Brook Mountain sits at 44.46693° N, 70.98240° W (DMS 44°28′01″ N, 70°58′57″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lary Brook Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lary Brook Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.8 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 2.2 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| North Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Lary Brook Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 10.5 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Lary Brook Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.467°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lary Brook Mountain track the nearby Jakes Notch mountain gap (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lary Brook Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lary Brook Mountain located?
Lary Brook Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lary Brook Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lary Brook Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lary Brook Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581090 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lary Brook 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: Q33140426.