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Mount Hastings — Summits 11.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581053
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mount Hastings — a summit — lies 11.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581053, Mount Hastings is recorded as a summit on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Hastings sits at 44.33644° N, 70.99618° W (DMS 44°20′11″ N, 70°59′46″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Hastings itself. The ones closest to Mount Hastings:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roost | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Wild River | — | 2.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Hastings. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Evans Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Hastings.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 19-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Hastings — 11.3 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.336°), 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 Hastings track the nearby Morrison Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Hastings
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Evans Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Hastings located?
Mount Hastings is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Hastings from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Hastings?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Hastings as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581053 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hastings?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Hastings been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Hastings.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141474.