Verrills Ledges — Benches 46.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 577714
Catalogued on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Verrills Ledges — a bench terrace — lies 46.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577714, Verrills Ledges is recorded as a bench terrace on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Verrills Ledges sits at 43.82952° N, 70.31366° W (DMS 43°49′46″ N, 70°18′49″ W).
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Verrills Ledges. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Verrills Ledges — 46.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.830°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Verrills Ledges track the nearby Hunt Hill summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Verrills Ledges
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Verrills Ledges located?
Verrills Ledges is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Verrills Ledges from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Verrills Ledges?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Verrills Ledges as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577714 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Verrills Ledges?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
Wikidata: Q49173424.