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Saddleback Mountain — Summits 39.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 574668
At 4,121 feet of elevation, Saddleback Mountain rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 39.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Saddleback Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574668). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saddleback Mountain sits at 44.93640° N, 70.50461° W (DMS 44°56′11″ N, 70°30′17″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,121 ft / 1,256 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 3.9 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Madrid | — | 4.6 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Madrid | — | 5 mi |
| Bear Hill | Madrid | — | 5.9 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 5.9 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Saddleback Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Saddleback Mountain is #3 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Saddleback Mountain ranks #915 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 29%).
Historical record
Saddleback Mountain is a mountain located in Sandy River Plantation, Franklin County, Maine, near the resort town of Rangeley. Saddleback is one of the highest mountains in the State of Maine, and one of the fourteen with more than 2,000 ft (610 m) of topographic prominence. The mountain is the site of Saddleback ski resort. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Saddleback Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 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 44.936°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saddleback Mountain track the nearby Moose and Deer Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saddleback Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saddleback Mountain located?
Saddleback Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saddleback Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 574668 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saddleback Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Saddleback Mountain?
Saddleback Mountain rises to 4,121 feet (1,256 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7397755.