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French Mountain — Summits 44.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 566572
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, French Mountain — a summit — lies 44.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566572, French Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
French Mountain sits at 44.57122° N, 69.91801° W (DMS 44°34′16″ N, 69°55′05″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting French Mountain itself. The ones closest to French Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.8 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.3 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.7 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.8 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Martin Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Philip | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside French Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from French Mountain — 44.4 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.571°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at French Mountain track the nearby Whittier Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to French Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is French Mountain located?
French Mountain is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is French Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is French Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies French Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566572 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit French 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: Q33138827.