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Pickett Henry Mountain — Summits 5.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581170
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pickett Henry Mountain — a summit — lies 5.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581170, Pickett Henry Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pickett Henry Mountain sits at 44.37059° N, 70.88938° W (DMS 44°22′14″ N, 70°53′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pickett Henry Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pickett Henry Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 0.4 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.9 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Pickett Henry Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 9-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pickett Henry Mountain — 5.5 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.371°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.5-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 Pickett Henry Mountain track the nearby Pine Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pickett Henry Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickett Henry Mountain located?
Pickett Henry Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pickett Henry Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pickett Henry Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pickett Henry Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581170 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pickett Henry 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: Q33143380.