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Browns Peak — Summits 26.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563080
Catalogued on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Browns Peak — a summit — lies 26.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563080, Browns Peak is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Browns Peak sits at 44.60465° N, 70.33018° W (DMS 44°36′17″ N, 70°19′49″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Browns Peak itself. The ones closest to Browns Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | East Dixfield | — | 1.2 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.1 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Dixfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.1 mi |
| Walker Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 3.4 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 3.6 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Browns Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Childs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Browns Peak — 26.5 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.605°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Browns Peak track the nearby Law Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Browns Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Browns Peak located?
Browns Peak is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Browns Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Browns Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Browns Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563080 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Browns Peak?
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: Q33137399.