Mount Bett — Summits 49.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle · GNIS 562104
49.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle, Mount Bett is a summit recorded in Somerset 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 Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Bett in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562104). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Bett sits at 44.64674° N, 69.84092° W (DMS 44°38′48″ N, 69°50′27″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Bett itself. The ones closest to Mount Bett:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 1.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 3.1 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 3.6 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 9.8 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 10.7 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 11.9 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 14.2 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 14.7 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 14.9 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 18.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle
The Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Bett. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pomleau Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Bett.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Mount Bett. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.647°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Bett track the nearby Leech Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Bett
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pomleau Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Bett located?
Mount Bett is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Bett from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Bett?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Bett as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562104 on the Norridgewock quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Bett?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Bett been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Bett.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141392.