West Kennebago Mountain — Summits 48.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 578163
48.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle, West Kennebago Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Kennebago Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578163). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Kennebago Mountain sits at 45.10727° N, 70.81646° W (DMS 45°06′26″ N, 70°48′59″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Kennebago Mountain itself. The ones closest to West Kennebago Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mountain | Kennebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Green Top | Lincoln Pond | — | 6.7 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 8 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 8.8 mi |
| Parker Hill | Bosebuck Mountain | — | 12.8 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Wilsons Mills | — | 12.9 mi |
| Parker Hill | Wilsons Mills | — | 13.7 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 14 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 15.7 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 16.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside West Kennebago Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| South Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 6.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.6 miles north (bearing N) of West Kennebago Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.107°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Kennebago Mountain track the nearby Burnt Mountain summit (2.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Kennebago Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Kennebago Mountain located?
West Kennebago Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Kennebago Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Kennebago Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Kennebago Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578163 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Kennebago 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.