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Jackson Mountain — Summits 28.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 568744
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Jackson Mountain — a summit — lies 28.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568744, Jackson Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jackson Mountain sits at 44.76233° N, 70.52019° W (DMS 44°45′44″ N, 70°31′13″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jackson Mountain itself. The ones closest to Jackson Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Madrid | — | 2 mi |
| Potter Hill | Weld | — | 2.5 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 6 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Roxbury | — | 6.5 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Weld | — | 6.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Jackson Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 5.8 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.5 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.5 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jackson Mountain — 28.0 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.762°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jackson Mountain track the nearby Jackson Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jackson Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jackson Mountain located?
Jackson Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 28.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jackson Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jackson Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jackson Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568744 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jackson 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: Q33140042.