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Spotted Mountain — Summits 44.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 576070
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Spotted Mountain — a summit — lies 44.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576070, Spotted Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spotted Mountain sits at 45.04113° N, 70.71819° W (DMS 45°02′28″ N, 70°43′05″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spotted Mountain itself. The ones closest to Spotted Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Hill | Rangeley | — | 3.9 mi |
| Chick Hill | Rangeley | — | 4 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 4.1 mi |
| Black Spur | Kennebago Lake | — | 5.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Oquossoc | — | 7.3 mi |
| Quill Hill | Quill Hill | — | 9.6 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 10.2 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 11.4 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 11.7 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 12.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Spotted Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spotted Mountain — 44.1 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.041°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spotted Mountain track the nearby Kamankeag Pond lake (1.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spotted Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spotted Mountain located?
Spotted Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spotted Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spotted Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spotted Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576070 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spotted 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: Q33148801.