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Dunn Ledge — Summits 23.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 565419
23.1 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Dunn Ledge 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 Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dunn Ledge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565419). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dunn Ledge sits at 44.44640° N, 70.32548° W (DMS 44°26′47″ N, 70°19′32″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dunn Ledge itself. The ones closest to Dunn Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 1 mi |
| Staples Hill | Canton | — | 1.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 1.9 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 2.1 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Canton | — | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Hill | Canton | — | 2.5 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Canton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Dunn Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.1 miles east (bearing E) of Dunn Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.446°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dunn Ledge track the nearby Childs Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dunn Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dunn Ledge located?
Dunn Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dunn Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dunn Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dunn Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565419 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dunn Ledge?
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: Q33138409.