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Crockett Mountain — Summits 29.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 564537
29.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle, Crockett 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 Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crockett Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564537). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crockett Mountain sits at 44.64634° N, 70.30726° W (DMS 44°38′47″ N, 70°18′26″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crockett Mountain itself. The ones closest to Crockett Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 1.4 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.8 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.1 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.6 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Law Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Crockett Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Crockett Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 44.646°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crockett Mountain track the nearby Townsend Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crockett Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crockett Mountain located?
Crockett Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crockett Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crockett Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crockett Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564537 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crockett 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: Q33138028.