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Varnum Mountain — Summits 30.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 577699
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Varnum Mountain — a summit — lies 30.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577699, Varnum Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Varnum Mountain sits at 44.65364° N, 70.27291° W (DMS 44°39′13″ N, 70°16′22″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Varnum Mountain itself. The ones closest to Varnum Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 1.1 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.8 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 3 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
| Voter Hill | Farmington | — | 3.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Varnum Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Varnum Mountain — 30.7 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 44.654°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Varnum Mountain track the nearby Dean Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Varnum Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Varnum Mountain located?
Varnum Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Varnum Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Varnum Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Varnum Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577699 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Varnum 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: Q33152877.