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Dolly Mountain — Summits 26.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 565201
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Dolly Mountain — a summit — lies 26.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565201, Dolly Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dolly Mountain sits at 44.76728° N, 70.61243° W (DMS 44°46′02″ N, 70°36′45″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dolly Mountain itself. The ones closest to Dolly Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.1 mi |
| West Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.8 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.5 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.5 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.8 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.5 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 5.6 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 6.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 7.1 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Dolly Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dolly Mountain — 26.5 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.767°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dolly Mountain track the nearby Mott Stream (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dolly Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Berdeen Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| West Branch Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stockbridge Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| East Branch Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dolly Mountain located?
Dolly Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dolly Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dolly Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dolly Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565201 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dolly 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: Q33138269.