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Surplus Mountain — Summits 16.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 576564
16.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle, Surplus Mountain 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 B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Surplus Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576564). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Surplus Mountain sits at 44.63164° N, 70.90488° W (DMS 44°37′54″ N, 70°54′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Surplus Mountain itself. The ones closest to Surplus Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| East B Hill | B Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | B Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Surplus Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Surplus Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.632°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Surplus Mountain track the nearby Deer Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Surplus Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Surplus Mountain located?
Surplus Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Surplus Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Surplus Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Surplus Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576564 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Surplus 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: Q33150181.