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Sugarloaf — Summits 20.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576505
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sugarloaf — a summit — lies 20.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576505, Sugarloaf is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugarloaf sits at 44.55579° N, 70.43907° W (DMS 44°33′21″ N, 70°26′21″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterman Hill | Dixfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Red Hill | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Newton Hill | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Dixfield | — | 3 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 3.1 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Sugarloaf. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 35-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sugarloaf — 20.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.556°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sugarloaf track the nearby Bull Rock rock pillar (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf located?
Sugarloaf is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugarloaf from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 576505 on the Dixfield 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: Q33149895.