Caribou Valley — Valleys 46.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 563545
Catalogued on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Caribou Valley — a valley — lies 46.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563545, Caribou Valley is recorded as a valley on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/07/2017.
Coordinates & physical setting
Caribou Valley sits at 45.00788° N, 70.35798° W (DMS 45°00′28″ N, 70°21′29″ W).
Features on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle
The Sugarloaf Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Caribou Valley. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Caribou Valley — 46.7 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 45.008°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Caribou Valley track the nearby Caribou Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Caribou Valley
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caribou Valley located?
Caribou Valley is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Caribou Valley from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Caribou Valley?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Caribou Valley as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563545 on the Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Caribou Valley?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.