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Pine Mountain — Summits 8.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581176
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pine Mountain — a summit — lies 8.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581176, Pine Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Mountain sits at 44.28841° N, 70.85406° W (DMS 44°17′18″ N, 70°51′15″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pine Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Albany Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.2 mi |
| Peter Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Miles Knob | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
| Mason Hill | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Virginia Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peter Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 15-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Mountain — 8.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.288°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.7-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 Pine Mountain track the nearby Number Eight Pond swamp (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Mountain located?
Pine Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581176 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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: Q33143723.