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Johnson Mountain — Summits 29.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 568931
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle, the summit known as Johnson Mountain sits 29.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Johnson Mountain as a summit on the Middle Dam topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568931. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Johnson Mountain sits at 44.82074° N, 70.95849° W (DMS 44°49′15″ N, 70°57′31″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Johnson Mountain itself. The ones closest to Johnson Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 1.3 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Umbagog Lake North | — | 2.9 mi |
| Round Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 4.1 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 6.7 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 6.8 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 6.9 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 6.9 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 7.4 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 7.8 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | B Pond | — | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Johnson Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 29.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Johnson Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.821°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Johnson Mountain track the nearby Moose Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Johnson Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johnson Mountain located?
Johnson Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Johnson Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Johnson Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Johnson Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568931 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Johnson 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: Q33140164.