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Mount Giles — Summits 32.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 566791
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Mount Giles — a summit — lies 32.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566791, Mount Giles is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Giles sits at 44.15340° N, 70.22589° W (DMS 44°09′12″ N, 70°13′33″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Giles itself. The ones closest to Mount Giles:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.1 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.8 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 3.3 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 4.3 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 4.4 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.7 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Giles. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Giles.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Giles — 32.8 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Giles track the nearby Lake Auburn reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Giles
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Giles located?
Mount Giles is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Giles from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Giles?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Giles as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566791 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Giles?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Giles been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Giles.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141465.