Burnt Mountain — Summits 47.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 563261
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle, the summit known as Burnt Mountain sits 47.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Burnt Mountain as a summit on the Kennebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563261. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnt Mountain sits at 45.08435° N, 70.85615° W (DMS 45°05′04″ N, 70°51′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burnt Mountain itself. The ones closest to Burnt Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kennebago Mountain | Kennebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Green Top | Lincoln Pond | — | 4.7 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 5.6 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 6.4 mi |
| Parker Hill | Bosebuck Mountain | — | 10.3 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Wilsons Mills | — | 10.4 mi |
| Parker Hill | Wilsons Mills | — | 11.3 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 11.7 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 13.3 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 13.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Burnt Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| West Kennebago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| South Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 47.1 miles (north) and you reach Burnt Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.084°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burnt Mountain track the nearby Lost Brook stream (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnt Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnt Mountain located?
Burnt Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnt Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnt Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnt Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563261 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnt 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: Q33137540.