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Mahoosuc Mountain — Summits 13.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570664
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mahoosuc Mountain — a summit — lies 13.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570664, Mahoosuc Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/12/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mahoosuc Mountain sits at 44.54886° N, 70.98648° W (DMS 44°32′56″ N, 70°59′11″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mahoosuc Mountain itself. The ones closest to Mahoosuc Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| South Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | 4,170 ft | 2.2 mi |
| North Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 4.3 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Old Speck Mountain | 3,337 ft | 4.4 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 Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 24-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mahoosuc Mountain — 13.9 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.549°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mahoosuc Mountain track the nearby Notch 2 mountain gap (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mahoosuc Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mahoosuc Mountain located?
Mahoosuc Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mahoosuc Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 13.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mahoosuc Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mahoosuc Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570664 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mahoosuc 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: Q33140891.