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Woodward Mountain — Summits 27.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 1909050
27.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle, Woodward Mountain is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Woodward Mountain in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1909050). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Woodward Mountain sits at 44.18277° N, 70.31951° W (DMS 44°10′58″ N, 70°19′10″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Woodward Mountain itself. The ones closest to Woodward Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 0.3 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.6 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.2 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.5 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.1 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.9 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4 mi |
| Snell Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Woodward Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bicknell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Woodward Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.183°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Woodward Mountain track the nearby Hersey Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Woodward Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodward Mountain located?
Woodward Mountain is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Woodward Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Woodward Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Woodward Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1909050 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Woodward Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33154752.