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Brush Mountain — Summits 23.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 563089
Catalogued on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Brush Mountain — a summit — lies 23.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563089, Brush Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brush Mountain sits at 44.70395° N, 70.57439° W (DMS 44°42′14″ N, 70°34′28″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brush Mountain itself. The ones closest to Brush Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 0.9 mi |
| West Mountain | Roxbury | — | 1.1 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 2 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.9 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 4.8 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.8 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Brush Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stockbridge Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Brush Mountain — 23.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.704°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Brush Mountain track the nearby Muskrat Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brush Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brush Mountain located?
Brush Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brush Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brush Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brush Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563089 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brush 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: Q33137422.