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Potato Nubble — Summits 42.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573716
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Potato Nubble sits 42.1 miles north-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 Potato Nubble as a summit on the Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573716. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potato Nubble sits at 44.97819° N, 70.50188° W (DMS 44°58′41″ N, 70°30′07″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Potato Nubble itself. The ones closest to Potato Nubble:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 4 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 4.6 mi |
| Quill Hill | Quill Hill | — | 4.7 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 6.3 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 6.4 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 6.8 mi |
| Perry Mountain | 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 Potato Nubble. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 42.1 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Potato Nubble; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.978°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potato Nubble track the nearby Cold Stream (2.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potato Nubble
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potato Nubble located?
Potato Nubble is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potato Nubble from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potato Nubble?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potato Nubble as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573716 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potato 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: Q33144250.