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Dean Mountain — Summits 30.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 564919
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Dean Mountain — a summit — lies 30.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564919, Dean Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dean Mountain sits at 44.66679° N, 70.27938° W (DMS 44°40′00″ N, 70°16′46″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dean Mountain itself. The ones closest to Dean Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 0.7 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.4 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 1.9 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Dean Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dean Mountain — 30.9 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.667°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dean Mountain track the nearby Derby Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dean Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dean Mountain located?
Dean Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dean Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dean Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dean Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564919 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dean 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: Q33138143.