Sugarloaf — Summits 36.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576504
36.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle, Sugarloaf is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sugarloaf in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576504). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugarloaf sits at 43.89114° N, 70.94689° W (DMS 43°53′28″ N, 70°56′49″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sugarloaf itself. The ones closest to Sugarloaf:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 1 mi |
| Devils Den | Kezar Falls | — | 2 mi |
| Whales Back | Brownfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 2.5 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Fork Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 3.3 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Sugarloaf. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Linscott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Quint Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Whales Back | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Sugarloaf. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.891°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sugarloaf track the nearby Pine Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Linscott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Quint Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf located?
Sugarloaf is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugarloaf from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugarloaf?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugarloaf as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576504 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf?
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: Q33149881.