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Phillips Mountain — Summits 32.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 573269
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Phillips quadrangle, the summit known as Phillips Mountain sits 32.5 miles 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 Phillips Mountain as a summit on the Phillips topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573269. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Phillips Mountain sits at 44.76179° N, 70.35750° W (DMS 44°45′42″ N, 70°21′27″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Phillips Mountain itself. The ones closest to Phillips Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tantrattle Mountain | Phillips | — | 0.8 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Phillips | — | 1.5 mi |
| Little Blue | Mount Blue | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Phillips | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 3.4 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Phillips Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6.2 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 32.5 miles (northeast) and you reach Phillips Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.762°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Phillips Mountain track the nearby Tantrattle Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Phillips Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Phillips Mountain located?
Phillips Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Phillips Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Phillips Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Phillips Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573269 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Phillips 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: Q33143309.