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Tyler Mountain — Summits 6.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581250
6.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle, Tyler Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tyler Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581250). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tyler Mountain sits at 44.35725° N, 70.90084° W (DMS 44°21′26″ N, 70°54′03″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tyler Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tyler Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 3.2 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Tyler Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Tyler Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 11 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.357°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.4-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 Tyler Mountain track the nearby Tyler Notch mountain gap (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tyler Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tyler Mountain located?
Tyler Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tyler Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tyler Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tyler Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581250 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tyler 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: Q33152671.