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Campbell Mountain — Summits 8.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 580965
8.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle, Campbell Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Campbell Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580965). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Campbell Mountain sits at 44.43832° N, 70.95621° W (DMS 44°26′18″ N, 70°57′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Campbell Mountain itself. The ones closest to Campbell Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 0.6 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Gilead | — | 1.2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.8 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 2.8 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.2 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Campbell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 8.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Campbell Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 15 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.438°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.6-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 Campbell Mountain track the nearby Bear Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Campbell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Campbell Mountain located?
Campbell Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Campbell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Campbell Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Campbell Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580965 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Campbell 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: Q33137608.