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West Mountain — Summits 24.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 578176
Catalogued on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, West Mountain — a summit — lies 24.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578176, West Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Mountain sits at 44.72034° N, 70.57063° W (DMS 44°43′13″ N, 70°34′14″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Mountain itself. The ones closest to West Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Mountain | Roxbury | — | 1.1 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 1.7 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Roxbury | — | 1.7 mi |
| Record Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 3.8 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.2 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 4.9 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.8 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Ellis Pond | — | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside West Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stockbridge Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Mountain — 24.3 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.720°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at West Mountain track the nearby Muskrat Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stockbridge Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Mountain located?
West Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578176 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West 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: Q33153608.