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Chamberlain Mountain — Summits 8.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 563805
8.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle, Chamberlain 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 Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Chamberlain Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563805). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chamberlain Mountain sits at 44.42922° N, 70.61806° W (DMS 44°25′45″ N, 70°37′05″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chamberlain Mountain itself. The ones closest to Chamberlain Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 0.9 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.2 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Chamberlain Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 8.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Chamberlain 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 (44.429°), 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 Chamberlain Mountain track the nearby Billings Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chamberlain Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chamberlain Mountain located?
Chamberlain Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chamberlain Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chamberlain Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chamberlain Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563805 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chamberlain 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: Q33137733.