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Kidder Mountain — Summits 17.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 569152
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Kidder Mountain — a summit — lies 17.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569152, Kidder Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kidder Mountain sits at 44.53556° N, 70.48095° W (DMS 44°32′08″ N, 70°28′51″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kidder Mountain itself. The ones closest to Kidder Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 0.7 mi |
| Red Hill | Dixfield | — | 0.8 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Knights Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Kidder Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kidder Mountain — 17.7 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.536°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kidder Mountain track the nearby Lovejoy Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kidder Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kidder Mountain located?
Kidder Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kidder Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kidder Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kidder Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569152 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kidder 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: Q33140283.