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Patch Mountain — Summits 10.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 573050
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Patch Mountain sits 10.2 miles southeast 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 Patch Mountain as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573050. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Patch Mountain sits at 44.28789° N, 70.66236° W (DMS 44°17′16″ N, 70°39′44″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Patch Mountain itself. The ones closest to Patch Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noyes Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| The Nubble | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.9 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 3 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3 mi |
| Brown Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.1 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 3.2 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.3 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Patch Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 10.2 miles (southeast) and you reach Patch Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.288°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Patch Mountain track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Patch Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patch Mountain located?
Patch Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Patch Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Patch Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Patch Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573050 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Patch 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: Q33142795.