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Pine Mountain — Summits 5.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581177
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Gilead quadrangle, the summit known as Pine Mountain sits 5.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pine Mountain as a summit on the Gilead topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581177. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Mountain sits at 44.37611° N, 70.88541° W (DMS 44°22′34″ N, 70°53′07″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.4 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 5.2 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Pine Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 9 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.376°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.2-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 Pickett Henry Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Mountain located?
Pine Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 581177 on the Gilead 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: Q33143730.