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Plummer Mountain — Summits 20.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573535
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Plummer Mountain — a summit — lies 20.0 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573535, Plummer 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
Plummer Mountain sits at 44.11621° N, 70.80069° W (DMS 44°06′58″ N, 70°48′02″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Plummer Mountain itself. The ones closest to Plummer Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Green Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Marr Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.6 mi |
| Perry Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.6 mi |
| Winns Hill | North Waterford | — | 3 mi |
| Clough Hill | North Waterford | — | 3 mi |
| Evans Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Plummer Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webber Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Plummer Mountain — 20.0 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.116°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Plummer Mountain track the nearby Webber Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Plummer Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webber Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Plummer Mountain located?
Plummer Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Plummer Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Plummer Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Plummer Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573535 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Plummer 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: Q33143932.