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Adams Hill — Summits 41.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 561086
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Raymond quadrangle, the summit known as Adams Hill sits 41.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Adams Hill as a summit on the Raymond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 561086. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Adams Hill sits at 43.88178° N, 70.39065° W (DMS 43°52′54″ N, 70°23′26″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Adams Hill itself. The ones closest to Adams Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 1.1 mi |
| Knight Hill | North Windham | — | 1.5 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Raymond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.3 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.7 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 3.7 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Adams Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crow Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 41.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Adams Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.882°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Adams Hill track the nearby Spider Island (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Adams Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boody Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adams Hill located?
Adams Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Adams Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Adams Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Adams Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561086 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Adams Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136154.