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Goss Ledge — Cliffs 4.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 566980
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Goss Ledge — a cliff face — lies 4.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566980, Goss Ledge is recorded as a cliff face on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goss Ledge sits at 44.42007° N, 70.70812° W (DMS 44°25′12″ N, 70°42′29″ W).
Other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 cliffs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Goss Ledge itself. The ones closest to Goss Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks Ledge | Bryant Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Greenwood | 4.7 mi |
| Browns Ledge | East Stoneham | 8.3 mi |
| Berry Ledge | West Paris | 9.3 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | West Paris | 9.7 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Dixfield | 15.7 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Dixfield | 16.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Waterford Flat | 19.6 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Waterford Flat | 19.8 mi |
| C Bluff | Andover | 22.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Goss Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 7-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Goss Ledge — 4.1 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.420°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.1-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 Goss Ledge track the nearby Birds Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goss Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goss Ledge located?
Goss Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goss Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goss Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goss Ledge as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566980 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goss Ledge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other cliffs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34871664.