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The Nubble — Summits 11.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 576881
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as The Nubble sits 11.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Nubble as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576881. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Nubble sits at 44.28031° N, 70.62657° W (DMS 44°16′49″ N, 70°37′36″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 1.5 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 1.7 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 2.7 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3 mi |
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 3.5 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside The Nubble. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 11.8 miles (southeast) and you reach The Nubble; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 20 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.280°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Nubble track the nearby Carter Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Nubble
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Nubble located?
The Nubble is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Nubble from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.8 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 576881 on the Greenwood 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: Q33151041.