Breakheart Hill — Summits 48.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Standish Quadrangle · GNIS 562924
Catalogued on the USGS Standish quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Breakheart Hill — a summit — lies 48.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562924, Breakheart Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Standish quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/07/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Breakheart Hill sits at 43.72971° N, 70.56524° W (DMS 43°43′47″ N, 70°33′55″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Breakheart Hill itself. The ones closest to Breakheart Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Standish | — | 0.8 mi |
| Rich Hill | Sebago Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Sebago Lake | — | 3.1 mi |
| Skunk Knoll | Gorham | — | 3.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | North Windham | — | 5.9 mi |
| Crendell Hill | North Windham | — | 6.4 mi |
| Reed Hill | North Windham | — | 7.3 mi |
| Whites Hill | North Windham | — | 7.6 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 8.3 mi |
| Rollins Hill | North Windham | — | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Standish Quadrangle
The Standish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 8 catalogued natural features alongside Breakheart Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Watchic Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Josies Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Breakheart Hill — 48.0 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.730°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Breakheart Hill track the nearby Oak Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Breakheart Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Watchic Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Breakheart Hill located?
Breakheart Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Standish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Breakheart Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Breakheart Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Breakheart Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562924 on the Standish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Breakheart Hill?
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: Q33137299.