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Black Mountain — Summits 6.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 580940
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Gilead quadrangle, the summit known as Black Mountain sits 6.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4958554”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Mountain as a summit on the Gilead topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580940. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.45643° N, 70.90924° W (DMS 44°27′23″ N, 70°54′33″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 0.5 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 1 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.5 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.8 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 6.9 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Black 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 (44.456°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.9-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 Black Mountain track the nearby Wheeler Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) 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 580940 on the Gilead 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: Q33137039.