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Hunter Mountain — Summits 38.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 568471
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Hunter Mountain — a summit — lies 38.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568471, Hunter 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
Hunter Mountain sits at 44.76810° N, 70.18812° W (DMS 44°46′05″ N, 70°11′17″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hunter Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hunter Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 0.9 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 1.5 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 2.2 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 2.3 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 2.9 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 3.2 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 3.3 mi |
| Porter Hill | Farmington | — | 4.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Hunter Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hunter Mountain — 38.8 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 44.768°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hunter Mountain track the nearby Hartwell Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hunter Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hunter Mountain located?
Hunter Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hunter Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hunter Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hunter Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568471 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hunter 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: Q33139909.