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Pebley Mountain — Summits 6.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573126
6.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle, Pebley Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pebley Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573126). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pebley Mountain sits at 44.45815° N, 70.67066° W (DMS 44°27′29″ N, 70°40′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pebley Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pebley Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 0.7 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Pebley Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Concord River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Pebley Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.458°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.9-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 Pebley Mountain track the nearby Wilbur Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pebley Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pebley Mountain located?
Pebley Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pebley Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pebley Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pebley Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573126 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pebley 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: Q33143062.