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Sabattus Mountain — Summits 15.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581198
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the summit known as Sabattus Mountain sits 15.7 miles south-southwest 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 Sabattus Mountain as a summit on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581198. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sabattus Mountain sits at 44.18240° N, 70.85143° W (DMS 44°10′57″ N, 70°51′05″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sabattus Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sabattus Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.3 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.4 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Patterson Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Sabattus Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1911 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 15.7 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Sabattus Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 27 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.182°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sabattus Mountain track the nearby Eastman Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sabattus Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sabattus Mountain located?
Sabattus Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sabattus Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sabattus Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sabattus Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581198 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sabattus 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: Q33146306.