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Derby Mountain — Summits 31.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 565060
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Derby Mountain — a summit — lies 31.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565060, Derby 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
Derby Mountain sits at 44.67539° N, 70.27325° W (DMS 44°40′31″ N, 70°16′24″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Derby Mountain itself. The ones closest to Derby Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 0.7 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.3 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.6 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.7 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Derby Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Derby Mountain — 31.5 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 44.675°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Derby Mountain track the nearby Dean Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Derby Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Derby Mountain located?
Derby Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Derby Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Derby Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Derby Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565060 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Derby 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: Q33138197.