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Sawyer Mountain — Summits 21.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 574971
21.2 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle, Sawyer Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sawyer Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574971). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sawyer Mountain sits at 44.71197° N, 70.78574° W (DMS 44°42′43″ N, 70°47′09″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sawyer Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sawyer Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Mountain | Andover | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Andover | — | 2.2 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 3.3 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 4.1 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 4.8 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 5.1 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Sawyer Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.2 miles north (bearing N) of Sawyer 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 (44.712°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sawyer Mountain track the nearby Black Brook Notch mountain gap (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sawyer Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawyer Mountain located?
Sawyer Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sawyer Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sawyer Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sawyer Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574971 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sawyer 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: Q33146909.