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McGaffey Mountain — Summits 41.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 570978
41.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle, McGaffey Mountain is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places McGaffey Mountain in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570978). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
McGaffey Mountain sits at 44.52908° N, 69.95954° W (DMS 44°31′45″ N, 69°57′34″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McGaffey Mountain itself. The ones closest to McGaffey Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.5 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.6 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.6 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.1 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.2 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.6 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 3 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.1 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside McGaffey Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Flying Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of McGaffey Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.529°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at McGaffey Mountain track the nearby Mill Stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McGaffey Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McGaffey Mountain located?
McGaffey Mountain is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is McGaffey Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McGaffey Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McGaffey Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570978 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McGaffey Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141072.