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Tumbledown Dick Mountain — Summits 17.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 577397
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Tumbledown Dick Mountain sits 17.6 miles east-northeast 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 Tumbledown Dick Mountain as a summit on the Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577397. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tumbledown Dick Mountain sits at 44.45876° N, 70.44105° W (DMS 44°27′32″ N, 70°26′28″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tumbledown Dick Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tumbledown Dick Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Worthley Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Tumbledown Dick Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 17.6 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Tumbledown Dick Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.459°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Tumbledown Dick Mountain track the nearby The Pinnacle summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tumbledown Dick Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tumbledown Dick Mountain located?
Tumbledown Dick Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tumbledown Dick Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tumbledown Dick Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tumbledown Dick Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577397 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tumbledown Dick 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: Q33152367.