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Caswell Mountain — Summits 44.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 563679
44.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle, Caswell Mountain is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Caswell Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563679). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Caswell Mountain sits at 44.80290° N, 70.09090° W (DMS 44°48′10″ N, 70°05′27″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Caswell Mountain itself. The ones closest to Caswell Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.6 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 0.6 mi |
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.9 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.5 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.4 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.6 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.8 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 3.9 mi |
| Taylor 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 Caswell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Caswell Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.803°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Caswell Mountain track the nearby Griffin Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Caswell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caswell Mountain located?
Caswell Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Caswell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Caswell Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Caswell Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563679 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Caswell 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: Q33137672.