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Robinson Peak — Summits 9.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581194
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Robinson Peak — a summit — lies 9.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581194, Robinson Peak is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robinson Peak sits at 44.43866° N, 70.98007° W (DMS 44°26′19″ N, 70°58′48″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Robinson Peak itself. The ones closest to Robinson Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.3 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 3.3 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Robinson Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| French Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 17-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Robinson Peak — 9.7 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.439°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.7-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 Robinson Peak track the nearby Campbell Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robinson Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robinson Peak located?
Robinson Peak is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robinson Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 9.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Robinson Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Robinson Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581194 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Robinson Peak?
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: Q33145706.