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Little Bear Mountain — Summits 24.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 569669
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Canton quadrangle, the summit known as Little Bear Mountain sits 24.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Bear Mountain as a summit on the Canton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569669. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Bear Mountain sits at 44.37677° N, 70.29105° W (DMS 44°22′36″ N, 70°17′28″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Bear Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Bear Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Buckfield | — | 1.1 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Canton | — | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Canton | — | 1.5 mi |
| Doten Hill | Canton | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Canton | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Buckfield | — | 3 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Canton | — | 3.1 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Buckfield | — | 3.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Canton | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Little Bear Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 24.7 miles (east) and you reach Little Bear Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.377°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Bear Mountain track the nearby Bear Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Bear Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Bear Mountain located?
Little Bear Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Bear Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Bear Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Bear Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569669 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Bear 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: Q33140535.