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Blue Mountains — Ranges 31.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 578852
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Blue Mountains lies on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine — 31.3 miles north-northeast of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Blue Mountains as a mountain range on the Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 578852. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blue Mountains sits at 44.83339° N, 70.58285° W (DMS 44°50′00″ N, 70°34′58″ W).
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Blue Mountains. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Blue Mountains ranks #8 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 27%).
- This is one of only 11 ranges catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 31.3 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Blue Mountains; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 54 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.833°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blue Mountains track the nearby Swift River Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blue Mountains
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Mountains located?
Blue Mountains is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blue Mountains from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blue Mountains?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blue Mountains as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578852 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blue Mountains?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How rare is ranges as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 ranges are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q34850612.