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Oakes Nubble — Summits 38.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572644
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Oakes Nubble — a summit — lies 38.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572644, Oakes Nubble is recorded as a summit on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oakes Nubble sits at 44.93903° N, 70.56739° W (DMS 44°56′21″ N, 70°34′03″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oakes Nubble itself. The ones closest to Oakes Nubble:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 5 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 5.3 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Beech Hill | Madrid | — | 6.1 mi |
| Chick Hill | Rangeley | — | 6.6 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Madrid | — | 6.6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 6.8 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Rangeley | — | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Oakes Nubble. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Oakes Nubble — 38.5 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.939°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oakes Nubble track the nearby City Pond reservoir (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oakes Nubble
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oakes Nubble located?
Oakes Nubble is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oakes Nubble from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Oakes Nubble?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Oakes Nubble as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572644 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oakes Nubble?
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: Q33142333.