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Stanwood Mountain — Summits 16.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 1908206
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle, the summit known as Stanwood Mountain sits 16.6 miles south-southeast 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 Stanwood Mountain as a summit on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1908206. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stanwood Mountain sits at 44.16951° N, 70.71930° W (DMS 44°10′10″ N, 70°43′09″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stanwood Mountain itself. The ones closest to Stanwood Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.1 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1.8 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.3 mi |
| Stearns Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.7 mi |
| Rice Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.9 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Stanwood Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 16.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Stanwood Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 28 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.170°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stanwood Mountain track the nearby Mount Tire'm summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stanwood Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stanwood Mountain located?
Stanwood Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stanwood Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stanwood Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stanwood Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908206 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stanwood 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: Q33149243.