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Sugarloaf Mountain — Summits 13.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581231
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Sugarloaf Mountain sits 13.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sugarloaf Mountain as a summit on the Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581231. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugarloaf Mountain sits at 44.27299° N, 70.99238° W (DMS 44°16′23″ N, 70°59′33″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Knoll | Wild River | — | 0.8 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.8 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Wild River | — | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.6 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.6 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 13.6 miles (southwest) and you reach Sugarloaf Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.273°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sugarloaf Mountain track the nearby Birch Knoll summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bickford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf Mountain located?
Sugarloaf Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 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 23 minutes, 13.6 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 581231 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: Q33149991.