Little Mountain — Summits 44.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 569920
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Little Mountain — a summit — lies 44.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569920, Little Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Mountain sits at 44.81346° N, 70.07891° W (DMS 44°48′48″ N, 70°04′44″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ick Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.6 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.9 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.8 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.4 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.4 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 4.3 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 4.5 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Little Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Mountain — 44.9 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 44.813°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Mountain track the nearby Ick Norton Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Mountain located?
Little Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569920 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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: Q33140610.