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Starks Mountain — Summits 29.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 576273
29.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Starks 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 Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Starks Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576273). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/29/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Starks Mountain sits at 44.00162° N, 70.98518° W (DMS 44°00′06″ N, 70°59′07″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Starks Mountain itself. The ones closest to Starks Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hill | Brownfield | — | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fryeburg | — | 1.4 mi |
| Bald Peak | Brownfield | — | 1.7 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Fryeburg | — | 1.8 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.9 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Fryeburg | — | 4.5 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Fryeburg | — | 4.8 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 4.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Fryeburg | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Starks Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Starks Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.002°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Starks Mountain track the nearby Long Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Starks Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Starks Mountain located?
Starks Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Starks Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Starks Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Starks Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576273 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Starks 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: Q33149283.