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Peaked Mountain — Summits 5.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573092
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Peaked Mountain sits 5.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Peaked Mountain as a summit on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573092. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peaked Mountain sits at 44.37703° N, 70.69199° W (DMS 44°22′37″ N, 70°41′31″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 1.1 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.4 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 1.9 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Peaked Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 5.2 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Peaked Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 9 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.377°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.2-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 Peaked Mountain track the nearby South Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peaked Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peaked Mountain located?
Peaked Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peaked Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 573092 on the Bryant Pond 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: Q33142971.