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Rattlesnake Mountain — Summits 38.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574050
38.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Rattlesnake 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 (GNIS ID = 574050)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Rattlesnake Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574050). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rattlesnake Mountain sits at 43.85901° N, 70.92308° W (DMS 43°51′32″ N, 70°55′23″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rattlesnake Mountain itself. The ones closest to Rattlesnake Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Fork Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 0.8 mi |
| Devils Den | Kezar Falls | — | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 1.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Libby Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.4 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Whales Back | Brownfield | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Rattlesnake Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.3 miles south (bearing S) of Rattlesnake Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.859°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rattlesnake Mountain track the nearby Stacy Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rattlesnake Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rattlesnake Mountain located?
Rattlesnake Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rattlesnake Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rattlesnake Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rattlesnake Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574050 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rattlesnake 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: Q33144958.