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Old Blue Mountain — Summits 23.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 572683
Catalogued on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Old Blue Mountain — a summit — lies 23.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572683, Old Blue Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Old Blue Mountain sits at 44.74712° N, 70.76537° W (DMS 44°44′50″ N, 70°45′55″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Old Blue Mountain itself. The ones closest to Old Blue Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Houghton | — | 5.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Houghton | — | 7.4 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Houghton | — | 8.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 10.6 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 11.2 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 11.3 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 12.1 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 12.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Roxbury | — | 13.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Old Blue Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1938 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Old Blue Mountain — 23.7 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.747°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Old Blue Mountain track the nearby Elephant Mountain summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Old Blue Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Old Blue Mountain located?
Old Blue Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 23.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Old Blue Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Old Blue Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Old Blue Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572683 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Old Blue 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: Q33142392.