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Devils Den — Summits 38.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 565071
38.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Devils Den 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 Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Devils Den in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565071). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Devils Den sits at 43.86231° N, 70.94301° W (DMS 43°51′44″ N, 70°56′35″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Devils Den itself. The ones closest to Devils Den:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 0.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 1.1 mi |
| Fork Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 2 mi |
| Whales Back | Brownfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.7 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 3.7 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Devils Den. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Devils Den. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.862°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Devils Den track the nearby Stacy Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Devils Den
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Devils Den located?
Devils Den is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Devils Den from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Devils Den?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Devils Den as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565071 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Devils Den?
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: Q33138204.