Bruce Hill — Summits 47.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 563086
Catalogued on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Bruce Hill — a summit — lies 47.7 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 563086, Bruce Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bruce Hill sits at 43.82553° N, 70.26763° W (DMS 43°49′32″ N, 70°16′03″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bruce Hill itself. The ones closest to Bruce Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 0.9 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.6 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 3.8 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 3.8 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 4.1 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 4.3 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 4.9 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 5 mi |
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Bruce Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bruce Hill — 47.7 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 (43.826°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bruce Hill track the nearby Knights Pond reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bruce Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Yarmouth Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bruce Hill located?
Bruce Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bruce Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bruce Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bruce Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563086 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bruce 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: Q33137404.