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Mount Blue — Summits 31.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 562606
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Mount Blue — a summit — lies 31.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562606, Mount Blue is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Blue sits at 44.72827° N, 70.34194° W (DMS 44°43′42″ N, 70°20′31″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Blue itself. The ones closest to Mount Blue:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blue | Mount Blue | — | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.2 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 2.4 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Phillips | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Phillips | — | 2.9 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Phillips | — | 3.2 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Weld | — | 3.2 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Blue. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
Mount Blue is a mountain in Maine, United States. It is a hiking destination with outstanding views from the observation deck of a tower at the summit. Its name is shared with Mount Blue State Park in Weld and Mount Blue High School in Farmington. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Blue — 31.4 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.728°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Blue track the nearby Gammon Ridge (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Blue
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Blue located?
Mount Blue is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Blue from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Blue?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Blue as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562606 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Blue?
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: Q8521228.