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Sabattus Mountain — Summits 39.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 574629
39.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle, Sabattus Mountain is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sabattus Mountain in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574629). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sabattus Mountain sits at 44.14358° N, 70.07819° W (DMS 44°08′37″ N, 70°04′41″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sabattus Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sabattus Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgman Hill | Monmouth | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Lisbon Falls North | — | 2.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Lewiston | — | 3 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 5.1 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 5.3 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Lewiston | — | 5.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 6 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 6.9 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Sabattus Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Maxwell Swamp | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Martin Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1894 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Sabattus Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.144°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sabattus Mountain track the nearby Custer Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sabattus Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Maxwell Swamp | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Martin Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sabattus Mountain located?
Sabattus Mountain is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 39.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sabattus Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sabattus Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sabattus Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574629 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sabattus Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33146291.