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South Peak — Summits 12.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575880
12.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle, South Peak is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Peak in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575880). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Peak sits at 44.53046° N, 70.97999° W (DMS 44°31′50″ 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 South Peak itself. The ones closest to South Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.4 mi |
| North Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | 4,170 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 3.2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside South Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of South Peak. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 22 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.530°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at South Peak track the nearby Fulling Mill Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Peak located?
South Peak is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575880 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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: Q33148526.