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Mount Abram — Summits 4.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 561069
4.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Mount Abram is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Abram in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561069). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Abram sits at 44.36950° N, 70.71257° W (DMS 44°22′10″ N, 70°42′45″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Abram itself. The ones closest to Mount Abram:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 0.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Abram. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 4.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Mount Abram. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 8 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.370°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.5-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 Mount Abram track the nearby Tibbetts Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Abram
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Abram located?
Mount Abram is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Abram from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 8 minutes, 4.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Abram?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Abram as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561069 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Abram?
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.