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Crocker Mountain — Summits 48.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle · GNIS 564525
At 4,229 feet of elevation, Crocker Mountain rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle — about 48.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crocker Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564525). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crocker Mountain sits at 45.04707° N, 70.38279° W (DMS 45°02′49″ N, 70°22′58″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,229 ft / 1,289 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crocker Mountain itself. The ones closest to Crocker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 1.6 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 3.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 5.2 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Quill Hill | Quill Hill | — | 6.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 7 mi |
| Black Nubble | Mount Abraham | — | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle
The Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Crocker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Crocker Mountain is #2 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Crocker Mountain ranks #1243 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 3%).
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1988 for this name.
Crocker Mountain is a 4,228 ft (1,289 m) peak located in Carrabassett Valley, Franklin County, Maine, in the United States. Crocker Mountain is the fourth highest mountain in the state after the Katahdins and Sugarloaf Mountain, and is part of the Appalachian Mountains. Crocker Mountain is traversed by the Appalachian Trail (AT), a 2,170 mi (3,490 km) National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Crocker Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 45.047°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crocker Mountain track the nearby South Crocker Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crocker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crocker Mountain located?
Crocker Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crocker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crocker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crocker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564525 on the Black Nubble quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crocker Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Crocker Mountain?
Crocker Mountain rises to 4,229 feet (1,289 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q8523151.