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West Peak — Summits 14.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 578185
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, West Peak — a summit — lies 14.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578185, West Peak is recorded as a summit on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Peak sits at 44.60140° N, 70.90223° W (DMS 44°36′05″ N, 70°54′08″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Peak itself. The ones closest to West Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | 4,170 ft | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside West Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 25-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Peak — 14.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.601°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at West Peak track the nearby Baldpate Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Peak located?
West Peak is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578185 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Peak?
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: Q33153622.