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North Peak — Summits 12.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572378
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as North Peak sits 12.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Peak as a summit on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572378. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Peak sits at 44.51624° N, 70.98844° W (DMS 44°30′58″ N, 70°59′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Peak itself. The ones closest to North Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.4 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside North Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 12.5 miles (northwest) and you reach North Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.516°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Peak track the nearby South Peak summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Peak located?
North Peak is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572378 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Peak?
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: Q33141951.