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Porcupine Mountain — Summits 25.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 573661
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Porcupine Mountain — a summit — lies 25.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573661, Porcupine Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Porcupine Mountain sits at 44.06965° N, 70.58722° W (DMS 44°04′11″ N, 70°35′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Porcupine Mountain itself. The ones closest to Porcupine Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hill | Casco | — | 2.6 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Casco | — | 3.4 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Casco | — | 3.6 mi |
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 4.5 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 4.7 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 5 mi |
| Dean Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 5.4 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 6 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 6.1 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Porcupine Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Porcupine Mountain — 25.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.070°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Porcupine Mountain track the nearby College Swamp (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Porcupine Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Porcupine Mountain located?
Porcupine Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Porcupine Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Porcupine Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Porcupine Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573661 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Porcupine 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: Q33144115.