Black Spur — Summits 48.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 562511
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle, the summit known as Black Spur sits 48.9 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Spur as a summit on the Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 562511. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/28/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Spur sits at 45.10792° N, 70.66849° W (DMS 45°06′29″ N, 70°40′07″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Spur itself. The ones closest to Black Spur:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcat Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 5.2 mi |
| Chick Hill | Rangeley | — | 8.1 mi |
| Quill Hill | Quill Hill | — | 8.4 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Rangeley | — | 8.5 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 12 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 12.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Oquossoc | — | 12.5 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 12.7 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 14.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Black Spur. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 48.9 miles (north) and you reach Black Spur; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.108°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Spur track the nearby Blackcat Mountain summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Spur
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Spur located?
Black Spur is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Spur from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Spur?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Spur as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562511 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Spur?
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: Q33137073.