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Locke Mountain — Summits 4.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581101
Catalogued on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Locke Mountain — a summit — lies 4.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581101, Locke Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Locke Mountain sits at 44.45131° N, 70.83606° W (DMS 44°27′05″ N, 70°50′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Locke Mountain itself. The ones closest to Locke Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Mountain | Bethel | — | 1.6 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Will | Bethel | — | 2.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 2.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 3.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 3.7 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 4 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Locke Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on November 5, 1913 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 7-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Locke Mountain — 4.0 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.451°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.0-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 Locke Mountain track the nearby Barkers Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Locke Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Locke Mountain located?
Locke Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Locke Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Locke Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Locke Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581101 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Locke 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: Q33140719.