Crendell Hill — Summits 48.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 1912329
48.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Crendell Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crendell Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912329). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crendell Hill sits at 43.75323° N, 70.44122° W (DMS 43°45′12″ N, 70°26′28″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crendell Hill itself. The ones closest to Crendell Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Hill | North Windham | — | 1.1 mi |
| Timmons Hill | North Windham | — | 2.2 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Skunk Knoll | Gorham | — | 3 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | North Windham | — | 3.4 mi |
| Jones Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.5 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 3.9 mi |
| Kimball Hill | North Windham | — | 4.1 mi |
| Rollins Hill | North Windham | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Crendell Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Reed Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dundee Falls | Waterfalls | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Timmons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dundee Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Windham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Crendell Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.753°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crendell Hill track the nearby Pleasant River stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crendell Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pleasant Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ward Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Reed Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crendell Hill located?
Crendell Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crendell Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crendell Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crendell Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912329 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crendell 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: Q33138013.