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Pulpit Rock — Summits 12.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 573882
12.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Pulpit Rock is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pulpit Rock in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573882). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pulpit Rock sits at 44.24184° N, 70.70106° W (DMS 44°14′31″ N, 70°42′04″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pulpit Rock itself. The ones closest to Pulpit Rock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.7 mi |
| Brown Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.8 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Greenwood | — | 2 mi |
| Rice Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sawin Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.4 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.5 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.5 mi |
| Flints Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Pulpit Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Swell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Pulpit Rock. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 21 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.242°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pulpit Rock track the nearby Hobbs Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pulpit Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pulpit Rock located?
Pulpit Rock is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pulpit Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pulpit Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pulpit Rock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573882 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pulpit Rock?
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: Q33144513.