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Little Jackson Mountain — Summits 27.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 569855
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Little Jackson Mountain sits 27.2 miles north-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 Little Jackson Mountain as a summit on the Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569855. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Jackson Mountain sits at 44.75429° N, 70.53568° W (DMS 44°45′15″ N, 70°32′08″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Jackson Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Jackson Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 0.7 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Madrid | — | 2.9 mi |
| Potter Hill | Weld | — | 3 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Roxbury | — | 6 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Weld | — | 6.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 6.6 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 6.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Little Jackson Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 5.9 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.6 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.9 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 27.2 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Little Jackson 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 44.754°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Jackson Mountain track the nearby Tumbledown Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Jackson Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Jackson Mountain located?
Little Jackson Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Jackson Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Jackson Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Jackson Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569855 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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: Q33140588.