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Davis Mountain — Summits 12.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 564815
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle, the summit known as Davis Mountain sits 12.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Davis Mountain as a summit on the Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564815. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Davis Mountain sits at 44.45613° N, 70.55557° W (DMS 44°27′22″ N, 70°33′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Davis Mountain itself. The ones closest to Davis Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 1.6 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.1 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.5 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3 mi |
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Davis Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 12.1 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Davis Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.456°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Davis Mountain track the nearby Bean Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Davis Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Davis Mountain located?
Davis Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Davis Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Davis Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Davis Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564815 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Davis 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.