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Tryon Mountain — Summits 45.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 577379
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle, the summit known as Tryon Mountain sits 45.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Tryon Mountain as a summit on the North Pownal topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 577379. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tryon Mountain sits at 43.91368° N, 70.19394° W (DMS 43°54′49″ N, 70°11′38″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tryon Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tryon Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibber Hill | North Pownal | — | 0.9 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | North Pownal | — | 1 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 2 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 2.1 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 4.5 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 4.7 mi |
| Wardtown | Lisbon Falls South | — | 5.2 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 5.7 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 6.2 mi |
| Bald Rock | Lisbon Falls South | — | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Tryon Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Marston Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 45.0 miles (southeast) and you reach Tryon Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.914°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tryon Mountain track the nearby Bibber Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tryon Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Marston Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tryon Mountain located?
Tryon Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tryon Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tryon Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tryon Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577379 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tryon Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33152302.