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Uncle Tom Mountain — Summits 6.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 577533
6.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Uncle Tom 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 Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Uncle Tom Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577533). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Uncle Tom Mountain sits at 44.32622° N, 70.70211° W (DMS 44°19′34″ N, 70°42′08″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Uncle Tom Mountain itself. The ones closest to Uncle Tom Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.3 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.9 mi |
| Round Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.3 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Uncle Tom Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Uncle Tom Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.326°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.9-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 Uncle Tom Mountain track the nearby Oversett Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Uncle Tom Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Uncle Tom Mountain located?
Uncle Tom Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Uncle Tom Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Uncle Tom Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Uncle Tom Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577533 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Uncle Tom 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: Q33152715.