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Thompson Mountain — Summits 19.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 577018
Catalogued on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Thompson Mountain — a summit — lies 19.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577018, Thompson Mountain 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
Thompson Mountain sits at 44.43729° N, 70.38938° W (DMS 44°26′14″ N, 70°23′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thompson Mountain itself. The ones closest to Thompson Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 0.4 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 0.4 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 2.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Thompson Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thompson Mountain — 19.8 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.437°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Thompson Mountain track the nearby Browns Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thompson Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thompson Mountain located?
Thompson Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thompson Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thompson Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thompson Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577018 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thompson Mountain?
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: Q33151394.