Ick Norton Mountain — Summits 45.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 568549
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Ick Norton Mountain — a summit — lies 45.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568549, Ick Norton Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ick Norton Mountain sits at 44.81689° N, 70.06773° W (DMS 44°49′01″ N, 70°04′04″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ick Norton Mountain itself. The ones closest to Ick Norton Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.6 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.5 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.1 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.9 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.7 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.8 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 4.9 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 4.9 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Ick Norton Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ick Norton Mountain — 45.5 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 44.817°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ick Norton Mountain track the nearby Little Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ick Norton Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ick Norton Mountain located?
Ick Norton Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 45.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ick Norton Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ick Norton Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ick Norton Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568549 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ick Norton 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: Q33139949.