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Walkers Mountain — Summits 3.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 577798
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Walkers Mountain — a summit — lies 3.5 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 577798, Walkers Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walkers Mountain sits at 44.42700° N, 70.72451° W (DMS 44°25′37″ N, 70°43′28″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walkers Mountain itself. The ones closest to Walkers Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.3 mi |
| Howe Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Swan Hill | Bethel | — | 2.9 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Bethel | — | 3.5 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Walkers Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 6-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Walkers Mountain — 3.5 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 (44.427°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.5-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Walkers Mountain track the nearby Chandler Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walkers Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walkers Mountain located?
Walkers Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walkers Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 6 minutes, 3.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walkers Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walkers Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577798 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walkers 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: Q33153149.