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Bunker Mountain — Summits 20.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 563187
20.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle, Bunker Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bunker Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563187). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunker Mountain sits at 44.64860° N, 70.56440° W (DMS 44°38′55″ N, 70°33′52″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bunker Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bunker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 1.7 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.4 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.9 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Rumford | — | 4.3 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 4.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Rumford | — | 4.4 mi |
| West Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Bunker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Bunker Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 35 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.649°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bunker Mountain track the nearby Birch Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunker Mountain located?
Bunker Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563187 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunker 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: Q33137509.