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Boardman Mountain — Summits 44.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 562630
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Boardman Mountain — a summit — lies 44.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562630, Boardman Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boardman Mountain sits at 44.77619° N, 70.05816° W (DMS 44°46′34″ N, 70°03′29″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boardman Mountain itself. The ones closest to Boardman Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.3 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.8 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.4 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.4 mi |
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.8 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | New Sharon | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 4.1 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Boardman Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boardman Mountain — 44.2 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.776°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boardman Mountain track the nearby True Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boardman Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boardman Mountain located?
Boardman Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boardman Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boardman Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boardman Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562630 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boardman 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: Q33137172.