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Spruce Mountain — Summits 20.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 576142
Catalogued on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Spruce Mountain — a summit — lies 20.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 576142)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576142, Spruce Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Mountain sits at 44.68171° N, 70.90949° W (DMS 44°40′54″ N, 70°54′34″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East B Hill | B Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | B Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 3.7 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 4 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Andover | — | 4.3 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 4.5 mi |
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spruce Mountain — 20.0 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.682°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Spruce Mountain track the nearby East B Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Mountain located?
Spruce Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 576142 on the B Pond 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: Q33149065.