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Little Mount Zircon — Summits 12.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 569917
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Little Mount Zircon — a summit — lies 12.6 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 569917, Little Mount Zircon is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Mount Zircon sits at 44.48134° N, 70.55809° W (DMS 44°28′53″ N, 70°33′29″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Mount Zircon itself. The ones closest to Little Mount Zircon:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 0.5 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.5 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.7 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.5 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.7 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Little Mount Zircon. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Mount Zircon — 12.6 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 (44.481°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Mount Zircon track the nearby Mount Zircon summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Mount Zircon
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Mount Zircon located?
Little Mount Zircon is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Mount Zircon from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Mount Zircon?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Mount Zircon as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569917 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Mount Zircon?
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: Q33140604.