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Lake Mountain — Summits 20.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 569305
Catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Lake Mountain — a summit — lies 20.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569305, Lake Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lake Mountain sits at 44.62208° N, 70.51985° W (DMS 44°37′20″ N, 70°31′11″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lake Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lake Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | Roxbury | — | 3.1 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Weld | — | 3.4 mi |
| Storer Hill | Dixfield | — | 4.1 mi |
| Potter Hill | Dixfield | — | 4.9 mi |
| Green Hill | Weld | — | 6.4 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Dixfield | — | 7.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 7.3 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 7.7 mi |
| Holt Hill | Weld | — | 7.7 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Lake Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lake Mountain — 20.0 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 44.622°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lake Mountain track the nearby Roxbury Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lake Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Mountain located?
Lake Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 20.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lake Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lake Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lake Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569305 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lake 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.