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Bean Mountain — Summits 38.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 561790
Catalogued on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Bean Mountain — a summit — lies 38.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561790, Bean Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Mountain sits at 44.81897° N, 70.26000° W (DMS 44°49′08″ N, 70°15′36″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bean Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bean Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Hill | Strong | — | 2.4 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 2.8 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 3.2 mi |
| Tory Hill | Phillips | — | 3.9 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 4 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Phillips | — | 4.3 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Strong | — | 4.4 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 4.7 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Phillips | — | 4.8 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Tory Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bean Mountain — 38.7 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.819°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bean Mountain track the nearby Mount Blue Stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Mountain located?
Bean Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561790 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean 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: Q33136620.