Crocker Cirque — Basins 48.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1908304
One of only 11 basins catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Crocker Cirque lies on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine — 48.7 miles north-northeast of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908304, Crocker Cirque is recorded as a basin on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crocker Cirque sits at 45.04144° N, 70.36312° W (DMS 45°02′29″ N, 70°21′47″ W).
Features on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle
The Sugarloaf Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Crocker Cirque. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 basins catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Crocker Cirque ranks #11 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 0%).
- This is one of only 11 basins catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Crocker Cirque — 48.7 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 45.041°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crocker Cirque track the nearby South Crocker Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crocker Cirque
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crocker Cirque located?
Crocker Cirque is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crocker Cirque from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crocker Cirque?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crocker Cirque as a basin, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908304 on the Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crocker Cirque?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How rare is basins as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 basins are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q34953138.