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Peaked Mountain — Summits 39.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 573090
39.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Peaked Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Peaked Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573090). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peaked Mountain sits at 43.83784° N, 70.82506° W (DMS 43°50′16″ N, 70°49′30″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peaked Mountain itself. The ones closest to Peaked Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Mountain | Cornish | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Cornish | — | 2.4 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 2.8 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.9 mi |
| Fork Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 4.6 mi |
| Tear Cap | Hiram | — | 4.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 5.1 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Peaked Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.2 miles south (bearing S) of Peaked Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.838°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Peaked Mountain track the nearby Gould Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peaked Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peaked Mountain located?
Peaked Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peaked Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peaked Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peaked Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573090 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peaked 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: Q33142961.