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Mount Carlo — Summits 12.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 580972
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mount Carlo — a summit — lies 12.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580972, Mount Carlo is recorded as a summit on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Carlo sits at 44.48913° N, 71.00831° W (DMS 44°29′21″ N, 71°00′30″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Carlo itself. The ones closest to Mount Carlo:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Eye Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| North Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| South Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 3.5 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Gilead | — | 3.8 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Carlo. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo Col | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Success | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Judson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Carlo.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Carlo — 12.3 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.489°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Carlo track the nearby Carlo Col mountain gap (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Carlo
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo Col | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Success | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Carlo located?
Mount Carlo is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Carlo from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Carlo?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Carlo as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580972 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Carlo?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Carlo been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Carlo.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141407.