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Whitman Mountain — Summits 10.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 578405
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Paris quadrangle, the summit known as Whitman Mountain sits 10.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whitman Mountain as a summit on the West Paris topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 578405. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitman Mountain sits at 44.34311° N, 70.59479° W (DMS 44°20′35″ N, 70°35′41″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitman Mountain itself. The ones closest to Whitman Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Hill | West Paris | — | 0.6 mi |
| Fuller Hill | West Paris | — | 2.1 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 2.9 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Greenwood | — | 3.5 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 3.7 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Greenwood | — | 3.8 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Greenwood | — | 3.8 mi |
| Stearns Hill | West Paris | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Whitman Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fuller Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 10.5 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Whitman Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.343°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitman Mountain track the nearby Curtis Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitman Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitman Mountain located?
Whitman Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitman Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitman Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitman Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578405 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitman 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: Q33154036.