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Gammon Mountain — Summits 8.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581037
8.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle, Gammon 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 Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gammon Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581037). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gammon Mountain sits at 44.34825° N, 70.92977° W (DMS 44°20′54″ N, 70°55′47″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gammon Mountain itself. The ones closest to Gammon Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 0.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| The Roost | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.9 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Speckled Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Gammon Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 8.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Gammon Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 14 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.348°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.0-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Gammon Mountain track the nearby Caribou Spring (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gammon Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gammon Mountain located?
Gammon Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gammon Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 14 minutes, 8.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gammon Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gammon Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581037 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gammon 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: Q33138871.