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Walker Mountain — Summits 23.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 577796
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle, the summit known as Walker Mountain sits 23.2 miles north-northeast 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 Walker Mountain as a summit on the Roxbury topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577796. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walker Mountain sits at 44.69784° N, 70.55854° W (DMS 44°41′52″ N, 70°33′31″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walker Mountain itself. The ones closest to Walker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 0.9 mi |
| West Mountain | Roxbury | — | 1.7 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.4 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 4.1 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.2 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.8 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Ellis Pond | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Walker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 23.2 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Walker Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 40 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.698°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Walker Mountain track the nearby Brush Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walker Mountain located?
Walker Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577796 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walker 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: Q33153138.