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Bear Mountain — Summits 8.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 580927
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bear Mountain — a summit — lies 8.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4957752”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580927, Bear Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Mountain sits at 44.44669° N, 70.95892° W (DMS 44°26′48″ N, 70°57′32″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 0.6 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Gilead | — | 1.2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.8 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 2.3 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.5 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Shelburne | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 15-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bear Mountain — 8.9 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.447°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.9-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 Bear Mountain track the nearby Campbell Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Mountain located?
Bear Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) 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 580927 on the Gilead 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: Q33136671.