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Rock Dundee — Summits 11.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 574339
Catalogued on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Rock Dundee — a summit — lies 11.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574339, Rock Dundee is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rock Dundee sits at 44.29937° N, 70.60480° W (DMS 44°17′58″ N, 70°36′17″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rock Dundee itself. The ones closest to Rock Dundee:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 0.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 1.1 mi |
| The Nubble | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 2.7 mi |
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | West Paris | — | 2.9 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Greenwood | — | 3 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | West Paris | — | 3.1 mi |
| Curtis Hill | West Paris | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Rock Dundee. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rock Dundee — 11.7 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.299°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Rock Dundee track the nearby Shaw Ledge cliff face (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rock Dundee
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rock Dundee located?
Rock Dundee is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rock Dundee from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rock Dundee?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rock Dundee as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574339 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rock Dundee?
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.