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Mount Zircon — Summits 12.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 578821
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mount Zircon — a summit — lies 12.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578821, Mount Zircon is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Zircon sits at 44.47426° N, 70.55890° W (DMS 44°28′27″ N, 70°33′32″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Zircon itself. The ones closest to Mount Zircon:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 0.5 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 1.1 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.1 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.8 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Zircon. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Zircon.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Zircon — 12.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.474°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Zircon track the nearby Little Mount Zircon summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Zircon
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Zircon located?
Mount Zircon is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Zircon from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Zircon?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Zircon as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578821 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Zircon?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Zircon been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Zircon.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141673.