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Wiley Mountain — Summits 17.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581273
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the summit known as Wiley Mountain sits 17.3 miles south-southwest 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 Wiley Mountain as a summit on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581273. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wiley Mountain sits at 44.18974° N, 70.96615° W (DMS 44°11′23″ N, 70°57′58″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wiley Mountain itself. The ones closest to Wiley Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creeper Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.5 mi |
| Colton Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.5 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.6 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.7 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.8 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Wiley Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Colton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 17.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Wiley Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.190°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Wiley Mountain track the nearby Howard Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wiley Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wiley Mountain located?
Wiley Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wiley Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wiley Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wiley Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581273 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wiley 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: Q33154298.