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Spruce Mountain — Summits 30.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 576144
30.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle, Spruce Mountain is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4979607”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spruce Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576144). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Mountain sits at 44.84326° N, 70.69912° W (DMS 44°50′36″ N, 70°41′57″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spruce Mountain itself. The ones closest to Spruce Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Ponds Mountain | Houghton | — | 1.9 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Houghton | — | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 4 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 4.8 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Andover | — | 7.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Oquossoc | — | 7.9 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 8.9 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 9.2 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 9.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Jackson Mountain | 3,054 ft | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Toothaker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.6 miles north (bearing N) of Spruce Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.843°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spruce Mountain track the nearby Maxie Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Mountain located?
Spruce Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576144 on the Houghton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce 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: Q33149007.