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Bryant Mountain — Summits 7.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 563096
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Bryant Mountain sits 7.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bryant Mountain as a summit on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563096. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bryant Mountain sits at 44.44177° N, 70.63733° W (DMS 44°26′30″ N, 70°38′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bryant Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bryant Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 2.2 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Bryant Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 7.9 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Bryant Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 14 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.442°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.9-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 Bryant Mountain track the nearby Chamberlain Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bryant Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryant Mountain located?
Bryant Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bryant Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 14 minutes, 7.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bryant Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bryant Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563096 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bryant 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: Q33137436.