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Long Mountain — Summits 12.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570254
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Long Mountain sits 12.9 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 570254)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Mountain as a summit on the Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570254. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Mountain sits at 44.59083° N, 70.81693° W (DMS 44°35′27″ N, 70°49′01″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresser Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Andover | — | 2.6 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Andover | — | 3.7 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Long Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 12.9 miles (north) and you reach Long Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.591°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Long Mountain track the nearby Dresser Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Mountain located?
Long Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.9 miles north (bearing N) 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 570254 on the Puzzle Mountain 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.
Wikidata: Q33140752.