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Peabody Mountain — Summits 8.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581164
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Peabody Mountain — a summit — lies 8.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581164, Peabody Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peabody Mountain sits at 44.37032° N, 70.94552° W (DMS 44°22′13″ N, 70°56′44″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peabody Mountain itself. The ones closest to Peabody Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Roost | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Gilead | — | 3 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Peabody Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Evans Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 14-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Peabody Mountain — 8.1 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.370°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Peabody Mountain track the nearby Gammon Mountain summit (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peabody Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peabody Mountain located?
Peabody Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peabody Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 14 minutes, 8.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peabody Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peabody Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581164 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peabody 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: Q33142880.