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Tear Cap — Summits 34.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 576696
34.8 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Tear Cap 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 Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tear Cap in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576696). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tear Cap sits at 43.90125° N, 70.77989° W (DMS 43°54′05″ N, 70°46′48″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tear Cap itself. The ones closest to Tear Cap:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smalls Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Hiram | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Cornish | — | 2.9 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 3.9 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 4 mi |
| Quarry Hill | North Sebago | — | 4.6 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 4.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 4.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.9 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Tear Cap. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.8 miles south (bearing S) of Tear Cap. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.901°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tear Cap track the nearby Barker Pond reservoir (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tear Cap
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tear Cap located?
Tear Cap is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tear Cap from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tear Cap?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tear Cap as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576696 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tear Cap?
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: Q33150551.