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Bemis Mountain — Summits 27.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 562033
Catalogued on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Bemis Mountain — a summit — lies 27.0 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562033, Bemis Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bemis Mountain sits at 44.79497° N, 70.76829° W (DMS 44°47′42″ N, 70°46′06″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bemis Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bemis Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Blue Mountain | Andover | — | 3.3 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Houghton | — | 4.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Houghton | — | 4.8 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Houghton | — | 6.6 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 8.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Oquossoc | — | 10.3 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 11.2 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 11.8 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 12.1 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 12.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Bemis Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bemis Mountain — 27.0 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.795°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bemis Mountain track the nearby Elephant Mountain summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bemis Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Angel Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bemis Mountain located?
Bemis Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bemis Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bemis Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bemis Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562033 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bemis 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: Q33136783.