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Moody Mountain — Summits 21.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 571547
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Andover quadrangle, the summit known as Moody Mountain sits 21.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moody Mountain as a summit on the Andover topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571547. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moody Mountain sits at 44.71303° N, 70.80112° W (DMS 44°42′47″ N, 70°48′04″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Mountain | Andover | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Andover | — | 1.5 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 2.8 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 3.4 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 4 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 4.1 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 5.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | B Pond | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Moody Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 21.3 miles (north) and you reach Moody Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.713°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moody Mountain track the nearby Sawyer Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moody Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moody Mountain located?
Moody Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moody Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.3 miles north (bearing N) 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 571547 on the Andover 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.