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Kinneys Head — Summits 29.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 569222
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle, the summit known as Kinneys Head sits 29.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kinneys Head as a summit on the Mount Blue topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569222. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kinneys Head sits at 44.67038° N, 70.32967° W (DMS 44°40′13″ N, 70°19′47″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kinneys Head itself. The ones closest to Kinneys Head:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 0.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.9 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.1 mi |
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 2.3 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Kinneys Head. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 29.1 miles (northeast) and you reach Kinneys Head; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.670°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kinneys Head track the nearby Gleason Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kinneys Head
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kinneys Head located?
Kinneys Head is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kinneys Head from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kinneys Head?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kinneys Head as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569222 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kinneys Head?
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: Q33140317.