Watson Mountain — Summits 47.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 577898
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Limerick quadrangle, the summit known as Watson Mountain sits 47.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Watson Mountain as a summit on the Limerick topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 577898. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Watson Mountain sits at 43.72219° N, 70.79835° W (DMS 43°43′20″ N, 70°47′54″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Watson Mountain itself. The ones closest to Watson Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 0.8 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.8 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.8 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Limerick | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.2 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.5 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 2.5 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Watson Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bald Head | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 47.2 miles (south) and you reach Watson Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.722°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Watson Mountain track the nearby Clark Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Watson Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Watson Mountain located?
Watson Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 47.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Watson Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Watson Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Watson Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577898 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Watson Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33153423.