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Bradbury Mountain — Summits 45.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 562849
Covering about 730.00 square kilometres of Cumberland County, Maine, Bradbury Mountain appears on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle, some 45.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “State park in Cumberland County, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562849, Bradbury Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bradbury Mountain sits at 43.90237° N, 70.18182° W (DMS 43°54′09″ N, 70°10′55″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Surface area 730.000 km2 / 180,386.7 acres
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bradbury Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bradbury Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibber Hill | North Pownal | — | 0.8 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 1 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 2.8 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 3.8 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 4.3 mi |
| Wardtown | Lisbon Falls South | — | 4.7 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 5.9 mi |
| Bald Rock | Lisbon Falls South | — | 5.9 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Lisbon Falls South | — | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Bradbury Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Marston Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Bradbury Mountain State Park is a public recreation area in the town of Pownal, Cumberland County, Maine, managed by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The state park covers 730 acres (300 ha). More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bradbury Mountain — 45.9 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.902°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bradbury Mountain track the nearby Bibber Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bradbury Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Marston Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bradbury Mountain located?
Bradbury Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bradbury Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bradbury Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bradbury Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562849 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bradbury Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How large is Bradbury Mountain by surface area?
Wikidata records a surface area of 730.000 km² (180,386.7 acres) for Bradbury Mountain.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q4954421.