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Baker Mountain — Summits 44.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 561477
44.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Baker Mountain is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Baker Mountain in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561477). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baker Mountain sits at 43.82779° N, 70.38037° W (DMS 43°49′40″ N, 70°22′49″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Baker Mountain itself. The ones closest to Baker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.4 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.4 mi |
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Knight Hill | North Windham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2.4 mi |
| Kimball Hill | North Windham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 2.9 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.1 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Baker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legrand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Elmer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Glantz Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ollie Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ditch Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Collins Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Nash Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Baker Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.828°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Baker Mountain track the nearby Legrand Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legrand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Elmer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baker Mountain located?
Baker Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 44.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561477 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baker Mountain?
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: Q33136352.