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Choate Hill — Summits 27.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 563966
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the summit known as Choate Hill sits 27.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Choate Hill as a summit on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 563966. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Choate Hill sits at 44.00618° N, 70.69494° W (DMS 44°00′22″ N, 70°41′42″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Choate Hill itself. The ones closest to Choate Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 0.7 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.7 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Skid Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Choate Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Willett Brook | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jack Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Day Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Woods Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 27.9 miles (south) and you reach Choate Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.006°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Choate Hill track the nearby Dearborn Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Choate Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Adams Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Willett Brook | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Byrons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Choate Hill located?
Choate Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 27.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Choate Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Choate Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Choate Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563966 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Choate 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: Q33137810.