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Mahoosuc Arm — Summits 14.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570663
14.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle, Mahoosuc Arm 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 Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mahoosuc Arm in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570663). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mahoosuc Arm sits at 44.56071° N, 70.97815° W (DMS 44°33′39″ N, 70°58′41″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mahoosuc Arm itself. The ones closest to Mahoosuc Arm:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | 4,170 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| South Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| North Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Old Speck Mountain | 3,337 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mahoosuc Arm. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Mahoosuc Arm. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 24 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.561°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mahoosuc Arm track the nearby Speck Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mahoosuc Arm
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mahoosuc Arm located?
Mahoosuc Arm is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mahoosuc Arm from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mahoosuc Arm?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mahoosuc Arm as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570663 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mahoosuc Arm?
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: Q33140888.