Bald Head — Summits 45.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 561498
45.6 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle, Bald Head is a summit recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bald Head in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561498). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Head sits at 43.74499° N, 70.82590° W (DMS 43°44′42″ N, 70°49′33″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Head itself. The ones closest to Bald Head:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 0.5 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.1 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.2 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.3 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Cornish | — | 2.3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 2.6 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Head. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guptill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.6 miles south (bearing S) of Bald Head. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.745°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Head track the nearby Day Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Head
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Head located?
Bald Head is in York County, Maine, approximately 45.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Head from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Head?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Head as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561498 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Head?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136372.