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Tantrattle Mountain — Summits 33.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 576652
Catalogued on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Tantrattle Mountain — a summit — lies 33.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576652, Tantrattle Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tantrattle Mountain sits at 44.77393° N, 70.35551° W (DMS 44°46′26″ N, 70°21′20″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tantrattle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tantrattle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Mountain | Phillips | — | 0.8 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Phillips | — | 1.4 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Phillips | — | 1.6 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 2.1 mi |
| Little Blue | Mount Blue | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 4.2 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 4.2 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Tantrattle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tantrattle Mountain — 33.2 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 44.774°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tantrattle Mountain track the nearby Phillips Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tantrattle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tantrattle Mountain located?
Tantrattle Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tantrattle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tantrattle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tantrattle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576652 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tantrattle 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: Q33150367.