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Bear Mountain — Summits 25.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561846
25.4 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Bear 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 = 561846)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bear Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561846). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Mountain sits at 44.36476° N, 70.27744° W (DMS 44°21′53″ N, 70°16′39″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Mountain | Canton | — | 1.1 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Canton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Canton | — | 2.5 mi |
| Doten Hill | Canton | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 3.6 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.4 miles east (bearing E) of Bear Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.365°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Mountain track the nearby Little Bear Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Mountain located?
Bear Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.4 miles east (bearing E) 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 561846 on the Buckfield 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: Q33136667.