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Bad Mountain — Summits 5.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580921
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bad Mountain — a summit — lies 5.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580921, Bad Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bad Mountain sits at 44.34099° N, 70.86025° W (DMS 44°20′28″ N, 70°51′37″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bad Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bad Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Browns Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Peter Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.7 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Miles Knob | Speckled Mountain | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Bad Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Peter Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 10-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bad Mountain — 5.6 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.341°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.6-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 Bad Mountain track the nearby Farwell Mountain summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bad Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bad Mountain located?
Bad Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bad Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bad Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bad Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580921 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bad 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: Q33136307.