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Saddleback Junior — Summits 41.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 574662
At 3,655 feet of elevation, Saddleback Junior rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle — about 41.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Saddleback Junior in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574662). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saddleback Junior sits at 44.95803° N, 70.45727° W (DMS 44°57′29″ N, 70°27′26″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,655 ft / 1,114 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Saddleback Junior itself. The ones closest to Saddleback Junior:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 3.8 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 4.8 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 5.1 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 5.7 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 6.1 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Saddleback Junior. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Redington Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Saddleback Junior is #7 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Saddleback Junior ranks #983 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 23%).
Historical record
Saddleback Junior is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. Saddleback Junior is flanked to the southwest by Saddleback Horn, and to the northeast by Poplar Ridge. The mountain is on the south border of the U.S. Navy Survival Escape and Evasion Training Facility (USSEAETF). Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Saddleback Junior. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.958°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saddleback Junior track the nearby Poplar Ridge (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saddleback Junior
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Redington Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saddleback Junior located?
Saddleback Junior is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saddleback Junior from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saddleback Junior?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saddleback Junior as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574662 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saddleback Junior?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Saddleback Junior?
Saddleback Junior rises to 3,655 feet (1,114 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7397747.