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Norton Mountain — Summits 42.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 572497
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Norton Mountain — a summit — lies 42.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572497, Norton Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Norton Mountain sits at 44.76490° N, 70.09045° W (DMS 44°45′54″ N, 70°05′26″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Norton Mountain itself. The ones closest to Norton Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.7 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.8 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.2 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.6 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | New Sharon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Norton Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Norton Mountain — 42.4 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 44.765°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Norton Mountain track the nearby True Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Norton Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Norton Mountain located?
Norton Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Norton Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Norton Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Norton Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572497 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Norton 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.