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The Pinnacle — Summits 15.9 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 576895
Catalogued on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, The Pinnacle — a summit — lies 15.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 576895)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576895, The Pinnacle is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Sumner quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Pinnacle sits at 44.32617° N, 70.48700° W (DMS 44°19′34″ N, 70°29′13″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 1.9 mi |
| Damon Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.1 mi |
| Stearns Hill | West Paris | — | 2.6 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.6 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.9 mi |
| Heath Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.4 mi |
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.6 mi |
| Cushman Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside The Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Pinnacle — 15.9 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.326°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Pinnacle track the nearby Spruce Hills mountain range (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Pinnacle located?
The Pinnacle is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 576895 on the West Sumner 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: Q33151096.