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The Pinnacle — Summits 25.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576896
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle, the summit known as The Pinnacle sits 25.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Pinnacle as a summit on the Buckfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576896. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Pinnacle sits at 44.32260° N, 70.28900° W (DMS 44°19′21″ N, 70°17′20″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Buckfield | — | 3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Canton | — | 3.7 mi |
| Cary Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Buckfield | — | 4.2 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Canton | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside The Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 25.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach The Pinnacle; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 43 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.323°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Pinnacle track the nearby Bear Pond reservoir (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Pinnacle located?
The Pinnacle is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.3 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 576896 on the Buckfield 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.