Black Nubble — Summits 46.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle · GNIS 562472
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Black Nubble quadrangle, the summit known as Black Nubble sits 46.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Nubble as a summit on the Black Nubble topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 562472. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Nubble sits at 45.03197° N, 70.44707° W (DMS 45°01′55″ N, 70°26′49″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Nubble itself. The ones closest to Black Nubble:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 2.9 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 3.3 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Quill Hill | Quill Hill | — | 3.7 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 5.6 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 5.8 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle
The Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Black Nubble. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
Black Nubble is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. Black Nubble is flanked to the southeast by Mount Redington. The U.S. Navy Survival Escape and Evasion Training Facility (USSEAETF) is located just south of Redington. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 46.5 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Black Nubble; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.032°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Nubble track the nearby Skunk Branch stream (2.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Nubble
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Nubble located?
Black Nubble is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Nubble from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Nubble?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Nubble as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562472 on the Black Nubble quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Nubble?
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: Q4921388.