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Ragged Jack Mountain — Summits 18.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573964
Catalogued on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Ragged Jack Mountain — a summit — lies 18.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573964, Ragged Jack Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ragged Jack Mountain sits at 44.42359° N, 70.40740° W (DMS 44°25′25″ N, 70°24′27″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ragged Jack Mountain itself. The ones closest to Ragged Jack Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Fields Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 2.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Benson Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Worthley Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Ragged Jack Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Fields Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ragged Jack Mountain — 18.9 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.424°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ragged Jack Mountain track the nearby The Saddleback summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ragged Jack Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ragged Jack Mountain located?
Ragged Jack Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ragged Jack Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ragged Jack Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ragged Jack Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573964 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ragged Jack 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: Q33144738.