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Pleasant Mountain — Summits 26.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573493
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pleasant Mountain — a summit — lies 26.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573493, Pleasant Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Mountain sits at 44.02696° N, 70.82226° W (DMS 44°01′37″ N, 70°49′20″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pleasant Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pleasant Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Ledge | Pleasant Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Hiram | — | 3.5 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 3.5 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Hiram | — | 4.5 mi |
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 4.7 mi |
| Black Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 5.3 mi |
| Green Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 5.3 mi |
| Boston Hills | Hiram | — | 5.5 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Fryeburg | — | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wood Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hio Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
Pleasant Mountain is located in Bridgton and Denmark, Maine, in the United States, and has a summit altitude of 2,006 feet. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pleasant Mountain — 26.2 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.027°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pleasant Mountain track the nearby Evans Ledge summit (2.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wood Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Mountain located?
Pleasant Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pleasant Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pleasant Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573493 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pleasant 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: Q16881197.