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Bald Mountain — Summits 8.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561515
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Bald Mountain sits 8.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States (Genames ID 4957227)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bald Mountain as a summit on the Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561515. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Mountain sits at 44.52391° N, 70.85807° W (DMS 44°31′26″ N, 70°51′29″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Old Speck Mountain | 3,337 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 3.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Will | Bethel | — | 4 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Jims Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 8.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Bald Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 15 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.524°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.9-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 Mountain track the nearby Stowe Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Simons Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Mountain located?
Bald Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 561515 on the Puzzle Mountain 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: Q33136457.