Spaulding Mountain — Summits 47.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561033
At 4,009 feet of elevation, Spaulding Mountain rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 47.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Sugarloaf Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spaulding Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561033). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spaulding Mountain sits at 45.00299° N, 70.33344° W (DMS 45°00′11″ N, 70°20′00″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,009 ft / 1,222 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 Spaulding Mountain itself. The ones closest to Spaulding Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 3.1 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Black Nubble | Mount Abraham | — | 3.7 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 3.9 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 4.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle
The Sugarloaf Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Spaulding Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Spaulding Mountain is #6 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Spaulding Mountain ranks #1176 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 8%).
Historical record
Spaulding Mountain is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. Spaulding Mountain is flanked to the northeast by Sugarloaf Mountain, and to the southeast by Mount Abraham. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Spaulding Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 45.003°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spaulding Mountain track the nearby Caribou Valley (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spaulding Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spaulding Mountain located?
Spaulding Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spaulding Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spaulding Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spaulding Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561033 on the Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spaulding Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Spaulding Mountain?
Spaulding Mountain rises to 4,009 feet (1,222 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7574132.