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Chaplin Hill — Summits 27.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 563782
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Chaplin Hill — a summit — lies 27.8 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 563782, Chaplin Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chaplin Hill sits at 44.02521° N, 70.60367° W (DMS 44°01′31″ N, 70°36′13″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chaplin Hill itself. The ones closest to Chaplin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fogg Mountain | Casco | — | 0.7 mi |
| Randall Hill | Casco | — | 1 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 3.3 mi |
| Skid Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.9 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 4 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Naples | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 4.3 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 4.4 mi |
| Leach Hill | Naples | — | 4.5 mi |
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Chaplin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fogg Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chaplin Hill — 27.8 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 (44.025°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chaplin Hill track the nearby Fogg Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chaplin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fogg Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chaplin Hill located?
Chaplin Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chaplin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chaplin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chaplin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563782 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chaplin 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: Q33137759.