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Partridge Peak — Summits 17.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573035
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Partridge Peak sits 17.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Partridge Peak as a summit on the Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573035. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Partridge Peak sits at 44.63361° N, 70.62730° W (DMS 44°38′01″ N, 70°37′38″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Partridge Peak itself. The ones closest to Partridge Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | East Andover | — | 3.5 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | East Andover | — | 4.6 mi |
| Farmers Hill | East Andover | — | 4.7 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.8 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 5.4 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Partridge Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 17.7 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Partridge Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.634°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Partridge Peak track the nearby Roxbury Notch mountain gap (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Partridge Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Partridge Peak located?
Partridge Peak is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Partridge Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Partridge Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Partridge Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573035 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Partridge 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: Q33142782.