Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Whitecap Mountain — Summits 13.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 578377
Catalogued on the USGS East Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Whitecap Mountain — a summit — lies 13.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578377, Whitecap Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitecap Mountain sits at 44.57164° N, 70.66056° W (DMS 44°34′18″ N, 70°39′38″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitecap Mountain itself. The ones closest to Whitecap Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | East Andover | — | 1.4 mi |
| Red Hill | East Andover | — | 2 mi |
| Farmers Hill | East Andover | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | East Andover | — | 4.4 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Rumford | — | 4.8 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Whitecap Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whitecap Mountain — 13.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.572°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitecap Mountain track the nearby Horseshoe Pond lake (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitecap Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitecap Mountain located?
Whitecap Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitecap Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitecap Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitecap Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578377 on the East Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitecap 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: Q33153900.