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Old Bluff — Summits 29.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 572684
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle, the summit known as Old Bluff sits 29.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Old Bluff as a summit on the Mount Blue topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 572684. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Old Bluff sits at 44.63885° N, 70.27975° W (DMS 44°38′20″ N, 70°16′47″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Old Bluff itself. The ones closest to Old Bluff:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.4 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.9 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Law Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 3.3 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.3 mi |
| Browns Peak | East Dixfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Old Bluff. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 29.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Old Bluff; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.639°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Old Bluff track the nearby Temple Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Old Bluff
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Old Bluff located?
Old Bluff is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Old Bluff from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Old Bluff?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Old Bluff as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572684 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Old Bluff?
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: Q33142399.