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Ames Mountain — Summits 11.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 580915
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Ames Mountain — a summit — lies 11.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580915, Ames Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ames Mountain sits at 44.28900° N, 70.96839° W (DMS 44°17′20″ N, 70°58′06″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ames Mountain itself. The ones closest to Ames Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Wild River | — | 2.1 mi |
| East Royce Mountain | Wild River | — | 2.2 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Center Lovell | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Ames Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ames Mountain — 11.9 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.289°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ames Mountain track the nearby Speckled Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ames Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ames Mountain located?
Ames Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ames Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ames Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ames Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580915 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ames 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: Q33136228.