The Mountain — Summits 45.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 576849
45.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle, The Mountain is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Mountain in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576849). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Mountain sits at 44.55291° N, 69.89040° W (DMS 44°33′10″ N, 69°53′25″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Mountain itself. The ones closest to The Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.7 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Philip | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Rome | — | 2.5 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.8 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.1 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside The Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of The Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.553°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Mountain track the nearby Long Point cape (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Mountain located?
The Mountain is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576849 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33150996.