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Tibbetts Mountain — Summits 32.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 577093
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Tibbetts Mountain — a summit — lies 32.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577093, Tibbetts Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tibbetts Mountain sits at 43.94893° N, 70.95862° W (DMS 43°56′56″ N, 70°57′31″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tibbetts Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tibbetts Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 1.2 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.6 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Fryeburg | — | 3.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Tibbetts Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Quint Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tibbetts Mountain — 32.6 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.949°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tibbetts Mountain track the nearby Haley Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tibbetts Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tibbetts Mountain located?
Tibbetts Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tibbetts Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tibbetts Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tibbetts Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577093 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tibbetts 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: Q33151580.