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Bear Mountain — Summits 17.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 561845
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle, the summit known as Bear Mountain sits 17.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 561845)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bear Mountain as a summit on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561845. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Mountain sits at 44.15693° N, 70.70758° W (DMS 44°09′25″ N, 70°42′27″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bear Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bear Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 0.8 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Waterford Flat | — | 1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Waterford Flat | 3,478 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Deer Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.8 mi |
| Packard Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Waterford Flat | — | 2.5 mi |
| Temple Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.5 mi |
| McWain Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 17.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Bear Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.157°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bear Mountain track the nearby Bear Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Mountain located?
Bear Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561845 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear 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: Q33136664.