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Lovejoy Mountain — Summits 17.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 570441
17.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Lovejoy 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 Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lovejoy Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570441). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lovejoy Mountain sits at 44.53592° N, 70.49476° W (DMS 44°32′09″ N, 70°29′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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 0.5 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 0.7 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Dixfield | — | 1 mi |
| Red Hill | Dixfield | — | 1.2 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 3.1 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 3.5 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Dixfield | — | 4 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Rumford | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Lovejoy Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Lovejoy Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.536°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lovejoy Mountain track the nearby Burke Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lovejoy Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lovejoy Mountain located?
Lovejoy Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lovejoy Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 570441 on the Dixfield 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: Q33140838.