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The Pinnacle — Summits 18.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 576898
Catalogued on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, The Pinnacle — a summit — lies 18.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4975402”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576898, The Pinnacle is recorded as a summit on the USGS Worthley Pond 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 44.47073° N, 70.43577° W (DMS 44°28′15″ N, 70°26′09″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside The Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Pinnacle — 18.0 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.471°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Pinnacle track the nearby Tumbledown Dick Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Pinnacle located?
The Pinnacle is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 576898 on the Worthley Pond 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: Q33151137.