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Trask Ledge — Summits 17.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 577282
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Trask Ledge — a summit — lies 17.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577282, Trask Ledge is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/29/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trask Ledge sits at 44.55037° N, 70.49667° W (DMS 44°33′01″ N, 70°29′48″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Trask Ledge itself. The ones closest to Trask Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Mountain | Rumford | — | 0.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Dixfield | — | 1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Rumford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Dixfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Red Hill | Dixfield | — | 2 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Rumford | — | 3.2 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Rumford | — | 3.3 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Trask Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Trask Ledge — 17.6 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.550°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Trask Ledge track the nearby Farrington Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trask Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trask Ledge located?
Trask Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trask Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trask Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trask Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577282 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trask Ledge?
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: Q33152070.