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Mount Dimmock — Summits 8.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 565108
Catalogued on the USGS East Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mount Dimmock — a summit — lies 8.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565108, Mount Dimmock is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Dimmock sits at 44.51604° N, 70.70383° W (DMS 44°30′58″ N, 70°42′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Dimmock itself. The ones closest to Mount Dimmock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 1.5 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 4.1 mi |
| Red Hill | East Andover | — | 4.1 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 4.3 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | East Andover | — | 4.4 mi |
| Swan Hill | Bethel | — | 4.5 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Puzzle Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Dimmock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Dimmock.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 15-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Dimmock — 8.8 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.516°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.8-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 Dimmock track the nearby Howard Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Dimmock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Dimmock located?
Mount Dimmock is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Dimmock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Dimmock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Dimmock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565108 on the East Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Dimmock?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Dimmock been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Dimmock.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141433.