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Newcomb Mountain — Summits 12.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 572137
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Newcomb Mountain — a summit — lies 12.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572137, Newcomb Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Newcomb Mountain sits at 44.24183° N, 70.67678° W (DMS 44°14′31″ N, 70°40′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Newcomb Mountain itself. The ones closest to Newcomb Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.5 mi |
| Page Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Waterford Flat | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.1 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.7 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Greenwood | — | 3.1 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.3 mi |
| Rice Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.4 mi |
| Jim Hill | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Newcomb Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Newcomb Mountain — 12.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.242°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Newcomb Mountain track the nearby Brown Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Newcomb Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newcomb Mountain located?
Newcomb Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Newcomb Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Newcomb Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Newcomb Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572137 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Newcomb Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141810.