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Wheeler Mountain — Summits 6.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581264
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Gilead quadrangle, the summit known as Wheeler Mountain sits 6.7 miles west-northwest 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 Wheeler Mountain as a summit on the Gilead topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581264. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wheeler Mountain sits at 44.44884° N, 70.90943° W (DMS 44°26′56″ N, 70°54′34″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wheeler Mountain itself. The ones closest to Wheeler Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Gilead | — | 0.5 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Gilead | — | 1.6 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Locke Hill | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.4 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Bethel | — | 2.6 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Gilead | — | 2.8 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Wheeler Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 6.7 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Wheeler Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 11 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.449°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.7-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 Wheeler Mountain track the nearby Black Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wheeler Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wheeler Mountain located?
Wheeler Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wheeler Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wheeler Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wheeler Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581264 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler 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: Q33153809.