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Mount Glines — Summits 11.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 566850
11.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle, Mount Glines is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Glines in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566850). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Glines sits at 44.47162° N, 70.58056° W (DMS 44°28′18″ N, 70°34′50″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Glines itself. The ones closest to Mount Glines:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.1 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.6 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.6 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.6 mi |
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Glines. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Glines.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 11.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Mount Glines. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 19 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.472°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Glines track the nearby Hemingway Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Glines
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Glines located?
Mount Glines is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Glines from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Glines?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Glines as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566850 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Glines?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Glines been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Glines.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141468.