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Little Blue — Summits 31.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 569695
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Little Blue — a summit — lies 31.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569695, Little Blue is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Blue sits at 44.73763° N, 70.36351° W (DMS 44°44′15″ N, 70°21′49″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Blue itself. The ones closest to Little Blue:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Phillips | — | 1.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 1.8 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Phillips | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 2.7 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Phillips | — | 2.8 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Phillips | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Little Blue. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Blue — 31.1 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 44.738°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Blue track the nearby Mount Blue summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Blue
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fran Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Blue located?
Little Blue is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Blue from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Blue?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Blue as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569695 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Blue?
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: Q33140553.