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Spruce Mountain — Summits 10.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 576140
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle, the summit known as Spruce Mountain sits 10.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 576140)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spruce Mountain as a summit on the Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576140. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Mountain sits at 44.40771° N, 70.58438° W (DMS 44°24′28″ N, 70°35′04″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spruce Mountain itself. The ones closest to Spruce Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill | Mount Zircon | — | 1.3 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.6 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.8 mi |
| Curtis Hill | West Paris | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 10.1 miles (east) and you reach Spruce Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 17 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.408°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Spruce Mountain track the nearby Billings Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Mountain located?
Spruce Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576140 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce 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: Q33149051.