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Saddleback Mountain — Summits 26.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 574666
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Saddleback Mountain — a summit — lies 26.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574666, Saddleback Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saddleback Mountain sits at 44.62794° N, 70.35745° W (DMS 44°37′41″ 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 Saddleback Mountain itself. The ones closest to Saddleback Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.4 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Peak | East Dixfield | — | 2.1 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Dixfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 2.8 mi |
| Law Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 2.9 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Green Hill | Weld | — | 3.2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Saddleback Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Saddleback Mountain — 26.3 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.628°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saddleback Mountain track the nearby Bald Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saddleback Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saddleback Mountain located?
Saddleback Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saddleback Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saddleback Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saddleback Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574666 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saddleback 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: Q33146425.