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Poland Mountain — Summits 19.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573565
Catalogued on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Poland Mountain — a summit — lies 19.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573565, Poland Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Poland Mountain sits at 44.47919° N, 70.41663° W (DMS 44°28′45″ N, 70°25′00″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Poland Mountain itself. The ones closest to Poland Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Worthley Pond | — | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 2.9 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Poland Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Poland Mountain — 19.1 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.479°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Poland Mountain track the nearby The Pinnacle summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Poland Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Poland Mountain located?
Poland Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Poland Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Poland Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Poland Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573565 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Poland 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: Q33143964.