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Bean Mountain — Summits 11.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 561788
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle, the summit known as Bean Mountain sits 11.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 561788)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bean Mountain as a summit on the Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561788. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Mountain sits at 44.46020° N, 70.56419° W (DMS 44°27′37″ N, 70°33′51″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bean Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bean Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 1.1 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.5 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.6 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3 mi |
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 11.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Bean Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 20 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.460°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bean Mountain track the nearby Davis Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Mountain located?
Bean Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561788 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean 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: Q33136627.