Black Nubble — Summits 48.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle · GNIS 562477
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Abraham quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Black Nubble — a summit — lies 48.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562477, Black Nubble is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Abraham quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Nubble sits at 44.99980° N, 70.25684° W (DMS 44°59′59″ N, 70°15′25″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 5.2 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 5.5 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 6.3 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 6.7 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 7 mi |
| Foster Hill | Kingfield | — | 7.1 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle
The Mount Abraham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Black Nubble. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Quick Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 7.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Nubble — 48.7 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.000°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Nubble track the nearby Rapid Stream Valley basin (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Nubble
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Nubble located?
Black Nubble is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Nubble from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.7 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 562477 on the Mount Abraham 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: Q33137050.