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Beaver Mountain — Summits 33.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 561936
33.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, Beaver Mountain is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Beaver Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561936). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Mountain sits at 44.88167° N, 70.63898° W (DMS 44°52′54″ N, 70°38′20″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Mountain itself. The ones closest to Beaver Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Ponds Mountain | Houghton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Houghton | — | 4 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 5.3 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 6.1 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Houghton | — | 6.2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Madrid | — | 7.4 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 7.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 7.6 mi |
| Chick Hill | Rangeley | — | 7.8 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Madrid | — | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Beaver Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 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 44.882°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Mountain track the nearby Mountain Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Mountain located?
Beaver Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561936 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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: Q33136717.