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Mount Prospect — Summits 27.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 573842
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Prospect sits 27.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Prospect as a summit on the Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 573842. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Prospect sits at 44.14754° N, 70.35693° W (DMS 44°08′51″ N, 70°21′25″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Prospect itself. The ones closest to Mount Prospect:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.3 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.6 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.9 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Oxford | 384 ft | 2 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 2.4 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Oxford | — | 3 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.1 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Prospect. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Prospect.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 27.8 miles (southeast) and you reach Mount Prospect; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.148°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Prospect track the nearby Pottle Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Prospect
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Prospect located?
Mount Prospect is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Prospect from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Prospect?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Prospect as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573842 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Prospect?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Prospect been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Prospect.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141607.