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Mount Hittie — Summits 13.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571765
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mount Hittie — a summit — lies 13.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571765, Mount Hittie is recorded as a summit on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Hittie sits at 44.58996° N, 70.88548° W (DMS 44°35′24″ N, 70°53′08″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Hittie itself. The ones closest to Mount Hittie:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Old Speck Mountain | 3,337 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Hittie. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Hittie.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Hittie — 13.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.590°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Hittie track the nearby Lightning Ledge bench terrace (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Hittie
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Hittie located?
Mount Hittie is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Hittie from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Hittie?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Hittie as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571765 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hittie?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Hittie been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Hittie.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141478.