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Spruce Mountain — Summits 30.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 581629
Catalogued on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Spruce Mountain — a summit — lies 30.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581629, Spruce Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Mountain sits at 44.55612° N, 70.19998° W (DMS 44°33′22″ N, 70°12′00″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 1.1 mi |
| Jay Hill | Wilton | — | 3.1 mi |
| Walker Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.9 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 4.4 mi |
| Paine Hill | East Dixfield | — | 4.4 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.6 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5 mi |
| Zion Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 5.1 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.3 mi |
| Cow Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pease Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Varnum Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spruce Mountain — 30.9 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.556°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spruce Mountain track the nearby Macomber Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Mountain located?
Spruce Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 581629 on the Wilton 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: Q33148968.