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Mollyockett Mountain — Summits 12.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 571490
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle, the summit known as Mollyockett Mountain sits 12.4 miles east 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 Mollyockett Mountain as a summit on the Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571490. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mollyockett Mountain sits at 44.38720° N, 70.53861° W (DMS 44°23′14″ N, 70°32′19″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mollyockett Mountain itself. The ones closest to Mollyockett Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Curtis Hill | West Paris | — | 3.5 mi |
| Heath Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.8 mi |
| Benson Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.9 mi |
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 4 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | West Paris | — | 4.1 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 4.4 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Mollyockett Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Billings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 12.4 miles (east) and you reach Mollyockett Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.387°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mollyockett Mountain track the nearby Halfmoon Pond lake (2.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mollyockett Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mollyockett Mountain located?
Mollyockett Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mollyockett Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mollyockett Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mollyockett Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571490 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mollyockett 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: Q33141223.