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The Nubble — Summits 16.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 576880
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, The Nubble — a summit — lies 16.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576880, The Nubble is recorded as a summit on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Nubble sits at 44.23854° N, 70.55610° W (DMS 44°14′19″ N, 70°33′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Nubble itself. The ones closest to The Nubble:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hill | Norway | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 2 mi |
| Pike Hill | Norway | — | 2.4 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 2.7 mi |
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 3 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Jim Hill | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.5 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 3.7 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside The Nubble. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bird Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Nubble — 16.3 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.239°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Nubble track the nearby Bird Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Nubble
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Nubble located?
The Nubble is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Nubble from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Nubble?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Nubble as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576880 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Nubble?
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: Q33151024.