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Carr Mountain — Summits 18.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 563589
18.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Carr 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 Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Carr Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563589). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carr Mountain sits at 44.59631° N, 70.51659° W (DMS 44°35′47″ N, 70°31′00″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carr Mountain itself. The ones closest to Carr Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Hill | Rumford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.2 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.9 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 4.3 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.3 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 4.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Carr Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Carr Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 32 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.596°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Carr Mountain track the nearby Edmunds Bog Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carr Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carr Mountain located?
Carr Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carr Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carr Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carr Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563589 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carr 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: Q33137649.