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Sunday River Whitecap — Summits 11.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 576532
At 3,337 feet of elevation, Sunday River Whitecap rises above Oxford County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 11.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576532, Sunday River Whitecap is recorded as a summit on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sunday River Whitecap sits at 44.54896° N, 70.89670° W (DMS 44°32′56″ N, 70°53′48″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,337 ft / 1,017 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sunday River Whitecap itself. The ones closest to Sunday River Whitecap:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Stowe Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | 4,170 ft | 3.2 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Sunday River Whitecap. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stowe Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Sunday River Whitecap is #3 of 3 summits with recorded elevation in Oxford County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Sunday River Whitecap ranks #106 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 92%).
Historical record
Sunday River Whitecap is a 3,335 ft (1,017 m) mountain located in Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is flanked to the west by Slide Mountain, and to the southeast by Stowe Mountain. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 19-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sunday River Whitecap — 11.3 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.549°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sunday River Whitecap track the nearby Miles Notch mountain gap (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sunday River Whitecap
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stowe Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sunday River Whitecap located?
Sunday River Whitecap is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sunday River Whitecap from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sunday River Whitecap?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sunday River Whitecap as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576532 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sunday River Whitecap?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Sunday River Whitecap?
Sunday River Whitecap rises to 3,337 feet (1,017 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7639542.