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Adams Mountain — Summits 13.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580905
13.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Adams Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Adams Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580905). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Adams Mountain sits at 44.24833° N, 70.95191° W (DMS 44°14′54″ N, 70°57′07″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Adams Mountain itself. The ones closest to Adams Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiles Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 0.6 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.8 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.4 mi |
| Lord Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.9 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Adams Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Adams Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.248°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Adams Mountain track the nearby Stiles Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Adams Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adams Mountain located?
Adams Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Adams Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Adams Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Adams Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580905 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Adams 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: Q33136160.