Crocker Mountain (Maine)

Crocker Mountain is a 4,228 ft (1,289 m) peak located in Carrabassett Valley, Franklin County, Maine, in the United States.[1] Crocker Mountain is the fourth highest mountain in the state after the Katahdins (Baxter and Hamlin peaks) and Sugarloaf Mountain, and is part of the Appalachian Mountains. Crocker Mountain is traversed by the Appalachian Trail (AT), a 2,170 mi (3,490 km) National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine.

Crocker Mountain
Crocker Mountain (center) seen from Sugarloaf ski resort
Highest point
Elevation4,229 ft (1,289 m)[1]
Prominence1,206 ft (368 m)[2]
ListingNew England 4000 footers
Coordinates45°02′50″N 70°22′58″W / 45.047167°N 70.382833°W / 45.047167; -70.382833[1]
Geography
Crocker Mountain is located in Maine
Crocker Mountain
Crocker Mountain
Location in Maine
LocationFranklin County, Maine, U.S.
Topo mapUSGS Black Nubble

A glacial cirque called "Crocker Cirque" is located between the main summit and the lower summit of South Crocker Mountain. Crocker Cirque contains a small pond and can be reached via the Appalachian Trail.

Brooks on the east side of Crocker Mountain feed the South Branch of the Carrabassett River, which flows into the Kennebec River, and into the Gulf of Maine. The northwest side of Crocker drains into Stoney Brook, then into Stratton Brook, Flagstaff Lake, and the Dead River, another tributary of the Kennebec. The southwest side of Crocker drains into Nash Stream, then into the South Branch of the Dead River.

Climate

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Climate data for Crocker Mountain 45.0510 N, 70.3816 W, Elevation: 3,976 ft (1,212 m) (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 18.9
(−7.3)
20.9
(−6.2)
27.2
(−2.7)
41.1
(5.1)
54.1
(12.3)
63.1
(17.3)
68.0
(20.0)
67.0
(19.4)
60.6
(15.9)
47.5
(8.6)
31.6
(−0.2)
24.7
(−4.1)
43.7
(6.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 11.1
(−11.6)
12.5
(−10.8)
18.9
(−7.3)
31.9
(−0.1)
44.9
(7.2)
54.2
(12.3)
59.0
(15.0)
57.8
(14.3)
51.0
(10.6)
38.3
(3.5)
25.7
(−3.5)
15.9
(−8.9)
35.1
(1.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 3.2
(−16.0)
4.2
(−15.4)
10.6
(−11.9)
22.7
(−5.2)
35.8
(2.1)
45.4
(7.4)
50.0
(10.0)
48.6
(9.2)
41.4
(5.2)
29.2
(−1.6)
19.9
(−6.7)
7.1
(−13.8)
26.5
(−3.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.06
(103)
3.43
(87)
4.22
(107)
4.85
(123)
4.52
(115)
6.61
(168)
5.43
(138)
5.15
(131)
4.90
(124)
5.87
(149)
5.00
(127)
5.16
(131)
59.2
(1,503)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[3]
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Crocker Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  2. ^ "Crocker Mountain, Maine". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  3. ^ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 20, 2023. To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Retrieve Time Series button.