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Black Mountain — Summits 21.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 562462
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Black Mountain — a summit — lies 21.0 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 562462)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562462, Black Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.10337° N, 70.83417° W (DMS 44°06′12″ N, 70°50′03″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Mountain itself. The ones closest to Black Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Plummer Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Fryeburg | — | 2.4 mi |
| Green Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Carter Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Clough Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.4 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.4 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Webber Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Plummer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Mountain — 21.0 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.103°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Mountain track the nearby Pickett Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562462 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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: Q33137032.