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Jordan Mountain — Summits 7.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581071
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Jordan Mountain — a summit — lies 7.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581071, Jordan Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jordan Mountain sits at 44.47141° N, 70.91226° W (DMS 44°28′17″ N, 70°54′44″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jordan Mountain itself. The ones closest to Jordan Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 1 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 1.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.6 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 2 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.9 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.2 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.5 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.7 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Jordan Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Eames Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 13-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jordan Mountain — 7.6 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.471°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.6-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 Jordan Mountain track the nearby Black Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jordan Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jordan Mountain located?
Jordan Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jordan Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jordan Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jordan Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581071 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jordan 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: Q33140191.