Philpot Mountain — Summits 48.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 573272
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Limerick quadrangle, the summit known as Philpot Mountain sits 48.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Philpot Mountain as a summit on the Limerick topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 573272. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Philpot Mountain sits at 43.70653° N, 70.81801° W (DMS 43°42′24″ N, 70°49′05″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Philpot Mountain itself. The ones closest to Philpot Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Mountain | Limerick | — | 0.6 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Limerick | — | 0.8 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Limerick | — | 1.4 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.5 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 2.7 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.7 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 3 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 3.2 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Philpot Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bald Head | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 48.3 miles (south) and you reach Philpot Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.707°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Philpot Mountain track the nearby Towle Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Philpot Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Philpot Mountain located?
Philpot Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Philpot Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Philpot Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Philpot Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573272 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Philpot Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33143322.