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Tibbetts Mountain — Summits 4.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 577094
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Tibbetts Mountain sits 4.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Tibbetts Mountain as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577094. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tibbetts Mountain sits at 44.36429° N, 70.70816° W (DMS 44°21′51″ N, 70°42′29″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 0.4 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.9 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Tibbetts Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 4.9 miles (southeast) and you reach Tibbetts Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 8 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.364°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.9-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Tibbetts Mountain track the nearby Mount Abram summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tibbetts Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tibbetts Mountain located?
Tibbetts Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tibbetts Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 8 minutes, 4.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 577094 on the Greenwood 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: Q33151593.