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Moody Mountain — Summits 6.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 571546
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Moody Mountain — a summit — lies 6.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571546, Moody Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/05/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moody Mountain sits at 44.40992° N, 70.65263° W (DMS 44°24′36″ N, 70°39′09″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moody Mountain itself. The ones closest to Moody Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 2.5 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 2.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Moody Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 12-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moody Mountain — 6.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.410°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.7-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 Moody Mountain track the nearby Bucks Ledge cliff face (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moody Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moody Mountain located?
Moody Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moody Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moody Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moody Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571546 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moody 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: Q33141242.