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Bald Mountain — Summits 13.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 561514
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bald Mountain — a summit — lies 13.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States (Genames ID 4957228)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561514, Bald Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Mountain sits at 44.43479° N, 70.52795° W (DMS 44°26′05″ N, 70°31′41″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bald Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 0.9 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.5 mi |
| Benson Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 3.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bald Mountain — 13.0 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.435°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bald Mountain track the nearby Little Concord Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Mountain located?
Bald Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 13.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561514 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald 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: Q33136455.