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Pleasant Mountain — Summits 23.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573495
23.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, Pleasant Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pleasant Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573495). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Mountain sits at 44.73446° N, 70.69083° W (DMS 44°44′04″ N, 70°41′27″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.3 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 4.3 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 4.5 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Andover | — | 4.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Andover | — | 5.6 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Pleasant Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.734°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pleasant Mountain track the nearby East Branch Swift River stream (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Mountain located?
Pleasant Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 573495 on the Ellis Pond 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: Q33143882.