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Speckled Mountain — Summits 11.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581215
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Speckled Mountain — a summit — lies 11.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581215, Speckled Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Speckled Mountain sits at 44.29103° N, 70.95483° W (DMS 44°17′28″ N, 70°57′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Speckled Mountain itself. The ones closest to Speckled Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Wild River | — | 2.8 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Wild River | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Speckled Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 19-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Speckled Mountain — 11.4 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.291°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Speckled Mountain track the nearby Ames Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Speckled Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Speckled Mountain located?
Speckled Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Speckled Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Speckled Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Speckled Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581215 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Speckled 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.