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Rattlesnake Mountain — Summits 9.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581188
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Rattlesnake Mountain — a summit — lies 9.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States (GNIS ID = 581188)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581188, Rattlesnake Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rattlesnake Mountain sits at 44.27026° N, 70.81293° W (DMS 44°16′13″ N, 70°48′47″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.1 mi |
| French Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.2 mi |
| Pine Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Albany Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sawin Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Rattlesnake Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 16-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rattlesnake Mountain — 9.4 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.270°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.4-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Rattlesnake Mountain track the nearby Little Papoose Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rattlesnake Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rattlesnake Mountain located?
Rattlesnake Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rattlesnake Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.4 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 581188 on the East Stoneham 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: Q33144984.