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Beech Ridge — Ridges 32.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 561998
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the ridge known as Beech Ridge sits 32.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beech Ridge as a ridge on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 561998. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beech Ridge sits at 43.93821° N, 70.71034° W (DMS 43°56′18″ N, 70°42′37″ W).
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Beech Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Peabody Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 32.5 miles (south) and you reach Beech Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.938°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beech Ridge track the nearby Poors Hill summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beech Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beech Ridge located?
Beech Ridge is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beech Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beech Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beech Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561998 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beech Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.