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Bell Mountain — Summits 6.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580931
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the summit known as Bell Mountain sits 6.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bell Mountain as a summit on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580931. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bell Mountain sits at 44.30700° N, 70.80340° W (DMS 44°18′25″ N, 70°48′12″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bell Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bell Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Albany Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Peter Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Bacon Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Bell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 6.8 miles (south) and you reach Bell Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 12 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.307°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.8-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 Bell Mountain track the nearby Mosquito Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bell Mountain located?
Bell Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bell Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bell Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580931 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bell 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: Q33136777.