Lone Mountain — Summits 44.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle · GNIS 570169
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Abraham quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Lone Mountain — a summit — lies 44.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570169, Lone Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Abraham quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lone Mountain sits at 44.97389° N, 70.36239° W (DMS 44°58′26″ N, 70°21′45″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lone Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lone Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 2.4 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 3.7 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle
The Mount Abraham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Lone Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abraham | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Quick Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lone Mountain — 44.6 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.974°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lone Mountain track the nearby Mount Abraham summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lone Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abraham | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lone Mountain located?
Lone Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lone Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lone Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lone Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570169 on the Mount Abraham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lone 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: Q33140729.