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Perry Mountain — Summits 35.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573219
35.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle, Perry 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 Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Perry Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573219). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perry Mountain sits at 44.87800° N, 70.51387° W (DMS 44°52′41″ N, 70°30′50″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Perry Mountain itself. The ones closest to Perry Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill | Madrid | — | 1.3 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Madrid | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Hill | Madrid | — | 3.7 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 5 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 6.1 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 6.6 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Perry Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Perry Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 44.878°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Perry Mountain track the nearby Perry Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perry Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perry Mountain located?
Perry Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Perry Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Perry Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perry Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573219 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perry 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: Q33143245.