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Smalls Mountain — Summits 36.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 575573
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the summit known as Smalls Mountain sits 36.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Smalls Mountain as a summit on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575573. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Smalls Mountain sits at 43.87150° N, 70.79178° W (DMS 43°52′17″ N, 70°47′30″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Smalls Mountain itself. The ones closest to Smalls Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cutler | Cornish | — | 1.6 mi |
| Tear Cap | Hiram | — | 2.1 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 2.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.9 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.4 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Hiram | — | 4.9 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 5.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 5.3 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Smalls Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 36.9 miles (south) and you reach Smalls Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.872°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Smalls Mountain track the nearby Hancock Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smalls Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smalls Mountain located?
Smalls Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smalls Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Smalls Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Smalls Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575573 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Smalls 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: Q33148133.