Bald Rock — Summits 49.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 561539
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle, the summit known as Bald Rock sits 49.2 miles 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 Bald Rock as a summit on the Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 561539. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Rock sits at 43.91758° N, 70.06446° W (DMS 43°55′03″ N, 70°03′52″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Rock itself. The ones closest to Bald Rock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardtown | Lisbon Falls South | — | 1.3 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Lisbon Falls South | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bibber Hill | North Pownal | — | 5.6 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | North Pownal | — | 5.9 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 6.5 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 7.8 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 8.2 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 8.5 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 9.5 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 11.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 49.2 miles (southeast) and you reach Bald Rock; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.918°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Rock track the nearby Wardtown summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Rock located?
Bald Rock is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Rock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561539 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Rock?
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: Q33136504.