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Stubbs Mountain — Summits 37.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 576460
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Stubbs Mountain — a summit — lies 37.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576460, Stubbs Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stubbs Mountain sits at 44.78040° N, 70.24549° W (DMS 44°46′49″ N, 70°14′44″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stubbs Mountain itself. The ones closest to Stubbs Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 1.4 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Phillips | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 2.9 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 3 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 3.6 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Phillips | — | 3.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.8 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 4 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Phillips | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Stubbs Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stubbs Mountain — 37.3 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.780°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stubbs Mountain track the nearby Day Mountain Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stubbs Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stubbs Mountain located?
Stubbs Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stubbs Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stubbs Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stubbs Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576460 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stubbs 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: Q33149752.