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Law Mountain — Summits 27.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 569405
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the summit known as Law Mountain sits 27.3 miles east-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 Law Mountain as a summit on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569405. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Law Mountain sits at 44.60276° N, 70.31066° W (DMS 44°36′10″ N, 70°18′38″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Law Mountain itself. The ones closest to Law Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Peak | East Dixfield | — | 1 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | East Dixfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Walker Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.4 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.9 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 2.9 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Dixfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.6 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Law Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bates Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 27.3 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Law Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.603°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Law Mountain track the nearby Browns Peak summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Law Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Law Mountain located?
Law Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Law Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Law Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Law Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569405 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Law 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: Q33140432.