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Bald Mountain — Summits 37.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 561519
37.3 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle, Bald Mountain is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Franklin County, Maine, United States (Geonames ID 4957220)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bald Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561519). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Mountain sits at 44.94396° N, 70.77588° W (DMS 44°56′38″ N, 70°46′33″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bald Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Hill | Rangeley | — | 4.9 mi |
| Chick Hill | Rangeley | — | 5.7 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 7.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Houghton | — | 7.9 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 8 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Houghton | — | 8.3 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 10.2 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 10.3 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Houghton | — | 11 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 11.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.3 miles north (bearing N) of Bald Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.944°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Mountain track the nearby Rangeley River stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Mountain located?
Bald Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561519 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136438.