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Wilbur Mountain — Summits 6.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 578461
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Wilbur Mountain — a summit — lies 6.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578461, Wilbur Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wilbur Mountain sits at 44.45114° N, 70.67959° W (DMS 44°27′04″ N, 70°40′47″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wilbur Mountain itself. The ones closest to Wilbur Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebley Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 0.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Bryant Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Bryant Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Bryant Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Chamberlain Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3.4 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Bethel | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Wilbur Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 11-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wilbur Mountain — 6.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.451°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.3-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 Wilbur Mountain track the nearby Pebley Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wilbur Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilbur Mountain located?
Wilbur Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wilbur Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wilbur Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wilbur Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578461 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wilbur 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: Q33154163.