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Dresser Mountain — Summits 12.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 565284
12.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle, Dresser Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dresser Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565284). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dresser Mountain sits at 44.58544° N, 70.84056° W (DMS 44°35′08″ N, 70°50′26″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dresser Mountain itself. The ones closest to Dresser Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Andover | — | 2.9 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Old Speck Mountain | 3,337 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Dresser Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Dresser Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 22 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.585°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dresser Mountain track the nearby Long Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dresser Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dresser Mountain located?
Dresser Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dresser Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dresser Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dresser Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565284 on the Puzzle Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dresser 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.