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Hartwell Mountain — Summits 39.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 567715
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Hartwell Mountain — a summit — lies 39.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567715, Hartwell Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hartwell Mountain sits at 44.77562° N, 70.17270° W (DMS 44°46′32″ N, 70°10′22″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hartwell Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hartwell Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 0.5 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 0.9 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 1.5 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 2.1 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 2.9 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 3.6 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.9 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 4 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Hartwell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hartwell Mountain — 39.7 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 44.776°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hartwell Mountain track the nearby Pratt Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hartwell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hartwell Mountain located?
Hartwell Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hartwell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hartwell Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hartwell Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567715 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hartwell 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: Q33139307.