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Pratt Mountain — Summits 40.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 573761
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Strong quadrangle, the summit known as Pratt Mountain sits 40.2 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 Pratt Mountain as a summit on the Strong topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573761. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pratt Mountain sits at 44.78036° N, 70.16390° W (DMS 44°46′49″ N, 70°09′50″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pratt Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pratt Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 0.5 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 1.5 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 3.1 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.4 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 3.7 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.8 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Pratt Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 40.2 miles (northeast) and you reach Pratt Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.780°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pratt Mountain track the nearby Hartwell Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pratt Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pratt Mountain located?
Pratt Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pratt Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pratt Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pratt Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573761 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pratt 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: Q33144351.