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East Royce Mountain — Summits 12.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 581007
12.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, East Royce Mountain 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 Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places East Royce Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Royce Mountain sits at 44.30741° N, 71.00558° W (DMS 44°18′27″ N, 71°00′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting East Royce Mountain itself. The ones closest to East Royce Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Knoll | Wild River | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| The Roost | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside East Royce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of East Royce 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 (44.307°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at East Royce Mountain track the nearby West Royce Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Royce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Royce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Royce Mountain located?
East Royce Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Royce Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Royce Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Royce Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581007 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Royce 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: Q33138460.