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Round Mountain — Summits 6.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 574481
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the summit known as Round Mountain sits 6.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 574481)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Round Mountain as a summit on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 574481. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Mountain sits at 44.31455° N, 70.74323° W (DMS 44°18′52″ N, 70°44′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Mountain itself. The ones closest to Round Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.3 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Long Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.7 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Ingham Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.2 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Greenwood | — | 2.6 mi |
| Flints Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bell Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Round Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 6.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Round Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 11 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.315°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.6-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 Round Mountain track the nearby Bacon Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lawrence Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Mountain located?
Round Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Round Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Round Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574481 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Round 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: Q33145941.