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Griffin Mountain — Summits 43.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 567333
43.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle, Griffin Mountain is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Griffin Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567333). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Griffin Mountain sits at 44.79588° N, 70.09754° W (DMS 44°47′45″ N, 70°05′51″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Griffin Mountain itself. The ones closest to Griffin Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 0 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.6 mi |
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.5 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.1 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.2 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.4 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.4 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 3.4 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Griffin Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Griffin Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.796°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Griffin Mountain track the nearby New Vineyard Mountains summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Griffin Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Griffin Mountain located?
Griffin Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Griffin Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Griffin Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Griffin Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567333 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Griffin 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: Q33139137.