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Dearborn Hill — Summits 28.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 564923
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the summit known as Dearborn Hill sits 28.1 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 Dearborn Hill as a summit on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 564923. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/21/2025.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dearborn Hill sits at 44.00187° N, 70.70878° W (DMS 44°00′07″ N, 70°42′32″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dearborn Hill itself. The ones closest to Dearborn Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 0.7 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.3 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 2.9 mi |
| Skid Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Dearborn Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choate Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jack Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Willett Brook | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Day Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Woods Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 28.1 miles (south) and you reach Dearborn 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 (44.002°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dearborn Hill track the nearby Adams Pond reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dearborn Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Choate Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jack Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Willett Brook | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ministers Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dearborn Hill located?
Dearborn Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 28.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dearborn Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dearborn Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dearborn Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564923 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dearborn 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: Q33138148.