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Eaton Mountain — Summits 40.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 565757
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the summit known as Eaton Mountain sits 40.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Eaton Mountain as a summit on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 565757. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eaton Mountain sits at 44.55141° N, 69.99905° W (DMS 44°33′05″ N, 69°59′57″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eaton Mountain itself. The ones closest to Eaton Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 0.5 mi |
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.1 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.2 mi |
| York Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 1.4 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.5 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.6 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.4 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Eaton Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Flying Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 40.2 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Eaton Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.551°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eaton Mountain track the nearby Davis Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eaton Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eaton Mountain located?
Eaton Mountain is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eaton Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eaton Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eaton Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565757 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eaton Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138482.