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Thorne Mountain — Summits 22.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 577032
22.1 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Thorne Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Thorne Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577032). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thorne Mountain sits at 44.45087° N, 70.34489° W (DMS 44°27′03″ N, 70°20′42″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thorne Mountain itself. The ones closest to Thorne Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 1 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 2.2 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Staples Hill | Canton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Canton | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Thorne Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.1 miles east (bearing E) of Thorne Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 38 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.451°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Thorne Mountain track the nearby Dunn Ledge summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thorne Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thorne Mountain located?
Thorne Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thorne Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thorne Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thorne Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577032 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thorne 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: Q33151426.