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The Pinnacle — Summits 24.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 576894
24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, The Pinnacle is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 576894)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Pinnacle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576894). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Pinnacle sits at 44.10826° N, 70.53755° W (DMS 44°06′30″ N, 70°32′15″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Pinnacle itself. The ones closest to The Pinnacle:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 1.1 mi |
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 1.2 mi |
| Big Hill | Casco | — | 2.2 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 2.5 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Casco | — | 3 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 3 mi |
| Dean Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.3 mi |
| Porcupine Mountain | Casco | — | 3.6 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 3.7 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside The Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of The Pinnacle. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.108°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Pinnacle track the nearby Jackson Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Pinnacle located?
The Pinnacle is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Pinnacle?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Pinnacle as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576894 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Pinnacle?
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: Q33151083.