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Moose Mountain — Summits 28.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 571606
Catalogued on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Moose Mountain — a summit — lies 28.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571606, Moose Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Mountain sits at 44.80850° N, 70.93835° W (DMS 44°48′31″ N, 70°56′18″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Mountain itself. The ones closest to Moose Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 1.3 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Umbagog Lake North | — | 4.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 4.9 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 5.6 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 6.5 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | B Pond | — | 7.9 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 7.9 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 8 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moose Mountain — 28.9 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.808°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Mountain track the nearby Sunday Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Mountain located?
Moose Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571606 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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: Q33141288.