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Mount Apatite — Summits 32.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 581643
32.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Mount Apatite is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Apatite in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581643). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/04/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Apatite sits at 44.09145° N, 70.29561° W (DMS 44°05′29″ N, 70°17′44″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Apatite itself. The ones closest to Mount Apatite:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 0.6 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 2.4 mi |
| Pride Hill | Minot | — | 2.4 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 2.5 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.6 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.1 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 3.4 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.5 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 3.8 mi |
| Christian Hill | Minot | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Apatite. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Apatite.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1977 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Mount Apatite. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.091°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Apatite track the nearby Butler Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Apatite
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Apatite located?
Mount Apatite is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Apatite from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Apatite?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Apatite as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581643 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Apatite?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Apatite been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Apatite.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141373.