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Little Baldpate Mountain — Summits 15.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 569663
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Little Baldpate Mountain sits 15.4 miles north-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 Little Baldpate Mountain as a summit on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569663. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Baldpate Mountain sits at 44.61482° N, 70.89192° W (DMS 44°36′53″ N, 70°53′31″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Baldpate Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Baldpate Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.4 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Andover | — | 3.2 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Little Baldpate Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 15.4 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Little Baldpate Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.615°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Baldpate Mountain track the nearby Baldpate Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Baldpate Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Baldpate Mountain located?
Little Baldpate Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Baldpate Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Baldpate Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Baldpate Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569663 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Baldpate 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: Q33140533.