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Bald Bluff — Summits 7.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 561492
7.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Bald Bluff is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bald Bluff in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561492). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Bluff sits at 44.33835° N, 70.67074° W (DMS 44°20′18″ N, 70°40′15″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Bluff itself. The ones closest to Bald Bluff:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversett Mountain | Greenwood | — | 0.7 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.4 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.6 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 2.4 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 3 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Bluff. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Bald Bluff. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 13 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.338°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.4-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 Bald Bluff track the nearby Halls Ridge (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Bluff
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Bluff located?
Bald Bluff is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Bluff from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Bluff?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Bluff as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561492 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Bluff?
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: Q33136359.