Wikimedia Commons (File:History of Rumford, Oxford County, Maine, from its first settlement in 1779, to the present time (IA cu31924028810690).pdf)
Black Mountain — Summits 16.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 562463
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Black Mountain sits 16.3 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 562463)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Mountain as a summit on the Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562463. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.44033° N, 70.46340° W (DMS 44°26′25″ N, 70°27′48″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Benson Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.4 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Worthley Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.2 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 16.3 miles (east) and you reach Black Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 28 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.440°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Mountain track the nearby Allen Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.3 miles east (bearing E) 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 562463 on the Worthley Pond 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: Q33137036.