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Long Mountain — Summits 5.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 570252
5.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Long Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570252). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Mountain sits at 44.33500° N, 70.72297° W (DMS 44°20′06″ N, 70°43′23″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Mountain itself. The ones closest to Long Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 0.7 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bacon Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.2 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 2.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Long Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 5.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Long Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 10 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.335°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.8-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 Long Mountain track the nearby Lawrence Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bacon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Mountain located?
Long Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570252 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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.