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Mount Abraham — Summits 45.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle · GNIS 561068
At 4,050 feet of elevation, Mount Abraham rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle — about 45.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Abraham as a summit on the Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561068. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Abraham sits at 44.97285° N, 70.32631° W (DMS 44°58′22″ N, 70°19′35″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,050 ft / 1,234 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Abraham itself. The ones closest to Mount Abraham:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 3.5 mi |
| Black Nubble | Mount Abraham | — | 3.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 4.7 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 5 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 5.2 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle
The Mount Abraham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Abraham. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Quick Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Abraham is #5 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Abraham ranks #1114 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 13%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Abraham.
Mount Abraham is a 4,050 feet (1,230 m) mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. One of Maine's "4,000 footers", it is flanked to the north by Spaulding Mountain. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 45.4 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Mount Abraham; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.973°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Abraham track the nearby Lone Mountain summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Abraham
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Abraham located?
Mount Abraham is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Abraham from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Abraham?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Abraham as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561068 on the Mount Abraham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Abraham?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Abraham?
Mount Abraham rises to 4,050 feet (1,234 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Abraham been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Abraham.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q6919229.