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Bannock Mountain — Summits 43.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Sharon Quadrangle · GNIS 561565
Catalogued on the USGS New Sharon quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Bannock Mountain — a summit — lies 43.3 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 561565, Bannock Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Sharon quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bannock Mountain sits at 44.73397° N, 70.03947° W (DMS 44°44′02″ N, 70°02′22″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bannock Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bannock Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.8 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.1 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Perham Hill | New Sharon | — | 3.8 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 5.1 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 5.4 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Farmington | — | 5.5 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS New Sharon Quadrangle
The New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Bannock Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.2 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.6 mi |
| Beales Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 7.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bannock Mountain — 43.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.734°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bannock Mountain track the nearby Fish Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bannock Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bannock Mountain located?
Bannock Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bannock Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bannock Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bannock Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561565 on the New Sharon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bannock 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: Q33136538.