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Mount Tire'm — Summits 16.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 577130
At 3,478 feet of elevation, Mount Tire'm rises above Oxford County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle — about 16.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Tire'm as a summit on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577130. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Tire'm sits at 44.17716° N, 70.72369° W (DMS 44°10′38″ N, 70°43′25″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,478 ft / 1,060 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Tire'm itself. The ones closest to Mount Tire'm:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.6 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.6 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Rice Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 2.4 mi |
| Beech Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.8 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Tire'm. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Tire'm is #2 of 3 summits with recorded elevation in Oxford County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Tire'm ranks #219 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 83%).
Historical record
Mount Tire'm is a small 1,060-foot (320 m) mountain adjacent to Keoka Lake in the town of Waterford, Maine. The Daniel Brown Trail offers access to the summit; its trailhead is on Plummer Hill Road just northwest of the village of Waterford. Views on clear days near the summit include vistas of Keoka Lake and Pleasant Mountain, the home of the Shawnee Peak Ski Area. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 16.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Mount Tire'm; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 28 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.177°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Tire'm track the nearby Stanwood Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Tire'm
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Tire'm located?
Mount Tire'm is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Tire'm from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Tire'm?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Tire'm as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577130 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Tire'm?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Tire'm?
Mount Tire'm rises to 3,478 feet (1,060 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q6924127.