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Cummings Hill — Summits 3.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580997
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the summit known as Cummings Hill sits 3.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cummings Hill as a summit on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580997. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cummings Hill sits at 44.36568° N, 70.82388° W (DMS 44°21′56″ N, 70°49′26″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cummings Hill itself. The ones closest to Cummings Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1 mi |
| Browns Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.2 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Bethel | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 2.7 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Patte Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Bethel | — | 3 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Cummings Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bad Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 3.2 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Cummings Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 6 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.366°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Cummings Hill track the nearby East Branch Pleasant River stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cummings Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cummings Hill located?
Cummings Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cummings Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 6 minutes, 3.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cummings Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cummings Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580997 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cummings Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138059.