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Black Mountain — Summits 14.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 562466
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Black Mountain sits 14.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Mountain as a summit on the Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562466. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.61488° N, 70.84834° W (DMS 44°36′54″ N, 70°50′54″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Mountain | Andover | — | 1.3 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Long Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 6.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 14.8 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Black Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.615°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Mountain track the nearby Gregg Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 562466 on the Puzzle 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.