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Tumbledown Dick Mountain — Summits 7.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581246
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Gilead quadrangle, the summit known as Tumbledown Dick Mountain sits 7.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in 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 Gilead topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581246. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tumbledown Dick Mountain sits at 44.41412° N, 70.94148° W (DMS 44°24′51″ N, 70°56′29″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 0.6 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.9 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Gilead | — | 3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.3 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Tumbledown Dick Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 7.6 miles (west) and you reach Tumbledown Dick Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 13 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.414°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.6-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 Tumbledown Dick Mountain track the nearby Little Bear Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tumbledown Dick Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tumbledown Dick Mountain located?
Tumbledown Dick Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tumbledown Dick Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.6 miles west (bearing W) 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 581246 on the Gilead 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: Q33152354.