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Bald Pate Mountain — Summits 30.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 561534
30.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Bald Pate Mountain is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bald Pate Mountain in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561534). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Pate Mountain sits at 43.96163° N, 70.70671° W (DMS 43°57′42″ N, 70°42′24″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Pate Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bald Pate Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 1 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.4 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.5 mi |
| Whites Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Poors Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.8 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Tiger Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Pate Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.9 miles south (bearing S) of Bald Pate Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.962°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Pate Mountain track the nearby Cole Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Pate Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Pate Mountain located?
Bald Pate Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Pate Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Pate Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Pate Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561534 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Pate 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: Q33136494.