Moody Mountain — Summits 43.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571544
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Moody Mountain sits 43.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in York County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moody Mountain as a summit on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 571544. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moody Mountain sits at 43.77118° N, 70.71320° W (DMS 43°46′16″ N, 70°42′48″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moody Mountain itself. The ones closest to Moody Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Hill | Steep Falls | — | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.6 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.8 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Cornish | — | 4.4 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 4.6 mi |
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 4.9 mi |
| Maloy Mountain | Limington | — | 5.2 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Moody Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 43.9 miles (south) and you reach Moody Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.771°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moody Mountain track the nearby Town Farm Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moody Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moody Mountain located?
Moody Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moody Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.9 miles south (bearing S) 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 571544 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moody Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141252.