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Roxbury Mountain — Summits 20.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 574560
20.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle, Roxbury Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Roxbury Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574560). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roxbury Mountain sits at 44.64135° N, 70.53071° W (DMS 44°38′29″ N, 70°31′51″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Roxbury Mountain itself. The ones closest to Roxbury Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 1.7 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Rumford | — | 3.6 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.1 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 4.8 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 5 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 5.4 mi |
| West Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.8 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Roxbury Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Roxbury Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 36 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.641°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Roxbury Mountain track the nearby Birch Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roxbury Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roxbury Mountain located?
Roxbury Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roxbury Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 20.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roxbury Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roxbury Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574560 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roxbury 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: Q33146120.