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Lovejoy Mountain — Summits 7.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 570440
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Lovejoy Mountain sits 7.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lovejoy Mountain as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570440. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lovejoy Mountain sits at 44.29848° N, 70.72804° W (DMS 44°17′55″ N, 70°43′41″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lovejoy Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lovejoy Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.4 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bacon Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.5 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Lovejoy Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 7.9 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lovejoy Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 14 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.298°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.9-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 Lovejoy Mountain track the nearby Round Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lovejoy Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lovejoy Mountain located?
Lovejoy Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lovejoy Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 14 minutes, 7.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lovejoy Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lovejoy Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570440 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lovejoy 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: Q33140833.