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Whittemore Bluff — Cliffs 19.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 578424
19.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Whittemore Bluff is a cliff face recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Whittemore Bluff in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cliff face in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578424). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whittemore Bluff sits at 44.52173° N, 70.42340° W (DMS 44°31′18″ N, 70°25′24″ W).
Other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 cliffs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whittemore Bluff itself. The ones closest to Whittemore Bluff:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pauls Bluff | Dixfield | 1.1 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Bryant Pond | 14.3 mi |
| Berry Ledge | West Paris | 14.7 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Bryant Pond | 15.7 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Greenwood | 16.9 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | West Paris | 18.1 mi |
| Browns Ledge | East Stoneham | 23.7 mi |
| C Bluff | Andover | 26 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Waterford Flat | 30.4 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Waterford Flat | 30.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Whittemore Bluff. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Newton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Whittemore Bluff. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.522°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whittemore Bluff track the nearby Morrill Ledges summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whittemore Bluff
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whittemore Bluff located?
Whittemore Bluff is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whittemore Bluff from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whittemore Bluff?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whittemore Bluff as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578424 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whittemore Bluff?
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: Q34871898.