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Brown Hill — Summits 37.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 563050
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Brown Hill — a summit — lies 37.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563050, Brown Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brown Hill sits at 43.91646° N, 70.48462° W (DMS 43°54′59″ N, 70°29′05″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brown Hill itself. The ones closest to Brown Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | Naples | — | 3.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Raymond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Naples | — | 4.1 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 4.2 mi |
| Freeman Hill | North Windham | — | 4.6 mi |
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Brown Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Brown Hill — 37.0 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 (43.916°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brown Hill track the nearby Dollys Island (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brown Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kelseys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brown Hill located?
Brown Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brown Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 37.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brown Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brown Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563050 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brown 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: Q33137365.