Atherton Hill — Summits 45.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 561331
Catalogued on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Atherton Hill — a summit — lies 45.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561331, Atherton Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Atherton Hill sits at 43.82218° N, 70.35432° W (DMS 43°49′20″ N, 70°21′16″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Atherton Hill itself. The ones closest to Atherton Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.6 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2.4 mi |
| Kimball Hill | North Windham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Knight Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Atherton Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Atherton Hill — 45.7 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.822°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Atherton Hill track the nearby Little Duck Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Atherton Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Baker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atherton Hill located?
Atherton Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Atherton Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Atherton Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Atherton Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561331 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Atherton 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: Q33136275.