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True Mountain — Summits 42.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 577366
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, True Mountain — a summit — lies 42.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577366, True Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
True Mountain sits at 44.76365° N, 70.07711° W (DMS 44°45′49″ N, 70°04′38″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting True Mountain itself. The ones closest to True Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 0.7 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 1.3 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | New Sharon | — | 2.8 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.9 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 3.3 mi |
| Little Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.4 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside True Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from True Mountain — 42.9 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 44.764°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at True Mountain track the nearby Norton Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to True Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is True Mountain located?
True Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is True Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 42.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is True Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies True Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577366 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit True 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: Q33152276.