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Pinnacle — Summits 24.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573434
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the summit known as Pinnacle sits 24.8 miles east-northeast 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 Pinnacle as a summit on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573434. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pinnacle sits at 44.53183° N, 70.31807° W (DMS 44°31′55″ N, 70°19′05″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pinnacle itself. The ones closest to Pinnacle:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severy Hill | East Dixfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Brown Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.5 mi |
| Canton Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.8 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Little Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Fish Hill | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Science Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Burnt Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Childs Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.1 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Canton | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Brown Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Canton Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Paine Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 24.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Pinnacle; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 43 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.532°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pinnacle track the nearby Severy Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Brown Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Canton Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinnacle located?
Pinnacle is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 24.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pinnacle?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pinnacle as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573434 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pinnacle?
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: Q33143802.