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Sturtevant Mountain — Summits 31.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 576470
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the summit known as Sturtevant Mountain sits 31.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sturtevant Mountain as a summit on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576470. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sturtevant Mountain sits at 44.83805° N, 71.01287° W (DMS 44°50′17″ N, 71°00′46″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sturtevant Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sturtevant Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 2.9 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 4.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 5.3 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 5.6 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 6.9 mi |
| Parker Hill | Wilsons Mills | — | 8.4 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 9.6 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 9.6 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Wilsons Mills | — | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Sturtevant Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturtevant Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 31.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Sturtevant Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.838°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sturtevant Mountain track the nearby Sturtevant Cove bay (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sturtevant Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturtevant Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sturtevant Mountain located?
Sturtevant Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sturtevant Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 31.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sturtevant Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sturtevant Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576470 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sturtevant 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: Q33149779.