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South Crocker Mountain — Summits 48.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle · GNIS 581982
At 4,052 feet of elevation, South Crocker Mountain rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle — about 48.1 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 Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Crocker Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581982). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Crocker Mountain sits at 45.03618° N, 70.37607° W (DMS 45°02′10″ N, 70°22′34″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,052 ft / 1,235 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 South Crocker Mountain itself. The ones closest to South Crocker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 3.5 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 5 mi |
| Black Nubble | Mount Abraham | — | 6.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 6.4 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle
The Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside South Crocker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- South Crocker Mountain is #4 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, South Crocker Mountain ranks #1218 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 5%).
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1975 for this name.
South Crocker Mountain is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. South Crocker Mountain is flanked to the north by Crocker Mountain, and to the southwest by Mount Redington. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of South Crocker Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 45.036°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Crocker Mountain track the nearby Crocker Cirque basin (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Crocker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Crocker Mountain located?
South Crocker Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Crocker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Crocker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Crocker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581982 on the Black Nubble quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Crocker Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is South Crocker Mountain?
South Crocker Mountain rises to 4,052 feet (1,235 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7566924.