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Bean Mountain — Summits 6.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561789
6.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle, Bean Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 561789)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bean Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561789). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Mountain sits at 44.50258° N, 70.76153° W (DMS 44°30′09″ N, 70°45′42″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Swan Hill | Bethel | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | East Andover | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Will | Bethel | — | 3 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 3.5 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jims Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 6.4 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 6.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Bean Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.503°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.9-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 Bean Mountain track the nearby Jims Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jims Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Mountain located?
Bean Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 561789 on the Puzzle Mountain 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: Q33136631.