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Mount Christopher — Summits 7.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 563977
Catalogued on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mount Christopher — a summit — lies 7.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563977, Mount Christopher is recorded as a summit on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Christopher sits at 44.37153° N, 70.65465° W (DMS 44°22′18″ N, 70°39′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Christopher itself. The ones closest to Mount Christopher:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 1.6 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Greenwood | — | 2.4 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.7 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Abram | Greenwood | — | 2.9 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Christopher. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Christopher.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 12-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Christopher — 7.0 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.372°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.0-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 Mount Christopher track the nearby Bryant Pond reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Christopher
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Christopher located?
Mount Christopher is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Christopher from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 7.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Christopher?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Christopher as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563977 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Christopher?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Christopher been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Christopher.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141417.