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Sugarloaf Mountain — Summits 11.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581230
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sugarloaf Mountain — a summit — lies 11.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581230, Sugarloaf 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
Sugarloaf Mountain sits at 44.27160° N, 70.92540° W (DMS 44°16′18″ N, 70°55′31″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sugarloaf Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sugarloaf Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.8 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.1 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.3 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Sugarloaf Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sugarloaf 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 (44.272°), 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 Sugarloaf Mountain track the nearby Willard Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf Mountain located?
Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugarloaf Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugarloaf Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581230 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf 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: Q33149977.