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Mount Tom — Summits 25.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 577174
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mount Tom — a summit — lies 25.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577174, Mount Tom is recorded as a summit on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Tom sits at 44.04273° N, 70.91469° W (DMS 44°02′34″ N, 70°54′53″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Tom itself. The ones closest to Mount Tom:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 1.8 mi |
| Carter Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Fryeburg | — | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.6 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Fryeburg | — | 4.4 mi |
| Birch Hill | Fryeburg | — | 4.5 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Fryeburg | — | 4.5 mi |
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 4.6 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Tom. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Tom.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Tom — 25.8 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.043°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Tom track the nearby Cat Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Tom
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Tom located?
Mount Tom is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Tom from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Tom?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Tom as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577174 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Tom?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Tom been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Tom.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141632.