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Black Cat Mountain — Summits 23.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 562428
23.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle, Black Cat Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Cat Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562428). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/10/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Cat Mountain sits at 44.74160° N, 70.87320° W (DMS 44°44′30″ N, 70°52′24″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Cat Mountain itself. The ones closest to Black Cat Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 0.9 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Andover | — | 3.5 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Andover | — | 4.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | B Pond | — | 4.5 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 4.6 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Andover | — | 4.8 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | B Pond | — | 5.1 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 5.3 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Black Cat Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.6 miles north (bearing N) of Black Cat Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.742°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Cat Mountain track the nearby C Bluff Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Cat Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Cat Mountain located?
Black Cat Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Cat Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Cat Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Cat Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562428 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Cat 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.