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Lone Mountain — Summits 13.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570168
13.3 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle, Lone Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lone Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570168). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lone Mountain sits at 44.59587° N, 70.76038° W (DMS 44°35′45″ N, 70°45′37″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lone Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lone Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Hill | Andover | — | 2.3 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Farmers Hill | East Andover | — | 3.2 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Andover | — | 4 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4.5 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | East Andover | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Lone Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Jims Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.3 miles north (bearing N) of Lone Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.596°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lone Mountain track the nearby Lone Brook stream (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lone Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lone Mountain located?
Lone Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lone Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lone Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lone Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570168 on the Puzzle Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lone 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: Q33140732.