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Thurston Mountain — Summits 12.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 577084
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Thurston Mountain — a summit — lies 12.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577084, Thurston Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thurston Mountain sits at 44.49543° N, 70.58255° W (DMS 44°29′44″ N, 70°34′57″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thurston Mountain itself. The ones closest to Thurston Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingway Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 1.1 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Glines | Mount Zircon | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Mount Zircon | — | 1.9 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Rumford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 2.6 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 4.2 mi |
| Red Hill | East Andover | — | 4.5 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Thurston Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Glines | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Zircon | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thurston Mountain — 12.0 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.495°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Thurston Mountain track the nearby Mount Zircon Reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thurston Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hemingway Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thurston Mountain located?
Thurston Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thurston Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 12.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thurston Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thurston Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577084 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thurston 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: Q33151553.