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Peter Mountain — Summits 7.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581168
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the summit known as Peter Mountain sits 7.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Peter Mountain as a summit on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581168. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peter Mountain sits at 44.30867° N, 70.85340° W (DMS 44°18′31″ N, 70°51′12″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peter Mountain itself. The ones closest to Peter Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 0.6 mi |
| Albany Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1 mi |
| Pine Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Miles Knob | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Peter Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 7.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Peter Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 13 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.309°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.4-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 Peter Mountain track the nearby Albany Notch mountain gap (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peter Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Mountain located?
Peter Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peter Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peter Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peter Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581168 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peter 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: Q33143265.