Towle Mountain — Summits 48.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 577223
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Limerick quadrangle, the summit known as Towle Mountain sits 48.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Towle Mountain as a summit on the Limerick topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 577223. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Towle Mountain sits at 43.69864° N, 70.81510° W (DMS 43°41′55″ N, 70°48′54″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Towle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Towle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Limerick | — | 0.4 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Limerick | — | 0.6 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Limerick | — | 0.9 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.6 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Limerick | — | 3 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 3.2 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 3.6 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Towle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 48.8 miles (south) and you reach Towle Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.699°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Towle Mountain track the nearby Hoyt Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Towle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Towle Mountain located?
Towle Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 48.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Towle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Towle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Towle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577223 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Towle Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.