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Lawrence Mountain — Summits 5.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 569408
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Lawrence Mountain sits 5.2 miles south-southeast 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 Lawrence Mountain as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569408. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lawrence Mountain sits at 44.34003° N, 70.73467° W (DMS 44°20′24″ N, 70°44′05″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lawrence Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lawrence Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bacon Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Round Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.9 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 2.3 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Lawrence Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 5.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lawrence Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 9 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.340°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.2-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 Lawrence Mountain track the nearby Long Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lawrence Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bacon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lawrence Mountain located?
Lawrence Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lawrence Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lawrence Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lawrence Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569408 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lawrence 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: Q33140435.