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Barker Mountain — Summits 5.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 580923
5.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle, Barker Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Barker Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580923). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barker Mountain sits at 44.45712° N, 70.86679° W (DMS 44°27′26″ N, 70°52′00″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Barker Mountain itself. The ones closest to Barker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Mountain | Bethel | — | 1.6 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Bethel | — | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.1 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.2 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Will | Bethel | — | 3.1 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 3.8 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 4.1 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Barker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Simons Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1913 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 5.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Barker Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 9 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.457°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.3-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 Barker Mountain track the nearby Locke Mountain summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barker Mountain located?
Barker Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580923 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barker 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: Q33136545.