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Old Speck Mountain — Summits 14.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572729
At 4,170 feet of elevation, Old Speck Mountain rises above Oxford County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 14.1 miles northwest 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 Old Speck Mountain as a summit on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572729. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Old Speck Mountain sits at 44.57093° N, 70.95382° W (DMS 44°34′15″ N, 70°57′14″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,170 ft / 1,271 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Old Speck Mountain itself. The ones closest to Old Speck Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Arm | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| South Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Old Speck Mountain | 3,337 ft | 3.2 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Old Speck Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 0 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Old Speck Mountain is #1 of 3 summits with recorded elevation in Oxford County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Old Speck Mountain ranks #176 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 86%).
Historical record
Old Speck Mountain, also known as Old Speckle Mountain, is a mountain located in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The mountain, the fourth-highest in the state, is the northeasternmost and highest of the Mahoosuc Range, the northeasternmost part of the White Mountains. Old Speck is flanked to the southwest by Mahoosuc Arm, and faces Baldpate Mountain to the northeast across Grafton Notch. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 14.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Old Speck Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.571°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Old Speck Mountain track the nearby Mahoosuc Range (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Old Speck Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 0 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Old Speck Mountain located?
Old Speck Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Old Speck Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Old Speck Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Old Speck Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572729 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Old Speck Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Old Speck Mountain?
Old Speck Mountain rises to 4,170 feet (1,271 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7085015.