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Noon Mountain — Summits 30.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572223
30.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle, Noon Mountain is a summit recorded in Franklin 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 Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Noon Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572223). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Noon Mountain sits at 44.80994° N, 70.52265° W (DMS 44°48′36″ N, 70°31′22″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Noon Mountain itself. The ones closest to Noon Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Madrid | — | 3.6 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Madrid | — | 4.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Madrid | — | 4.6 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
| Potter Hill | Weld | — | 5.2 mi |
| Bear Hill | Madrid | — | 5.5 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Noon Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Noon Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.810°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Noon Mountain track the nearby Pearl Pond lake (2.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Noon Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Noon Mountain located?
Noon Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Noon Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Noon Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Noon Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572223 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Noon Mountain?
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: Q33141874.