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Stone Mountain — Summits 34.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576385
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Stone Mountain — a summit — lies 34.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576385, Stone Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stone Mountain sits at 43.91034° N, 70.90887° W (DMS 43°54′37″ N, 70°54′32″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stone Mountain itself. The ones closest to Stone Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Brownfield | — | 0 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Hiram | — | 1.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Hiram | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 3.6 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Brownfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Devils Den | Kezar Falls | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Stone Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stone Mountain — 34.7 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.910°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stone Mountain track the nearby Burnt Meadow Mountains summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stone Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stone Mountain located?
Stone Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stone Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stone Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stone Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576385 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stone 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: Q33149537.