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Gleason Mountain — Summits 29.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 566836
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Gleason Mountain — a summit — lies 29.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566836, Gleason 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
Gleason Mountain sits at 44.68183° N, 70.32407° W (DMS 44°40′55″ N, 70°19′27″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gleason Mountain itself. The ones closest to Gleason Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 0.8 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.6 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.9 mi |
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.7 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Gleason Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gleason Mountain — 29.8 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 44.682°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gleason Mountain track the nearby Kinneys Head summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gleason Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gleason Mountain located?
Gleason Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gleason Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gleason Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gleason Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566836 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gleason 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: Q33138953.