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Brimstone Mountain — Summits 27.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 562979
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Houghton quadrangle, the summit known as Brimstone Mountain sits 27.6 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 Brimstone Mountain as a summit on the Houghton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 562979. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brimstone Mountain sits at 44.79794° N, 70.68523° W (DMS 44°47′53″ N, 70°41′07″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brimstone Mountain itself. The ones closest to Brimstone Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | Houghton | — | 3.2 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Houghton | — | 4 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Andover | — | 5.3 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 6.2 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 7.5 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 7.9 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 8 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 8.5 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Brimstone Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Angel Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mott Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Berdeen Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 27.6 miles (north) and you reach Brimstone Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.798°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brimstone Mountain track the nearby Beaver Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brimstone Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Angel Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mott Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brimstone Mountain located?
Brimstone Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brimstone Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brimstone Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brimstone Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562979 on the Houghton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brimstone 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: Q33137351.