Dearborn Mountain — Summits 46.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS West Newfield Quadrangle · GNIS 564924
46.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Newfield topographic quadrangle, Dearborn Mountain is a summit recorded in York 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 West Newfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dearborn Mountain in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564924). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dearborn Mountain sits at 43.73900° N, 70.87958° W (DMS 43°44′20″ N, 70°52′46″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dearborn Mountain itself. The ones closest to Dearborn Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Cornish | — | 1.5 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.6 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 2.4 mi |
| Collomy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 2.4 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 2.7 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 3.4 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 3.8 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Limerick | — | 3.8 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Newfield Quadrangle
The West Newfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 5 catalogued natural features alongside Dearborn Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Colcord Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 5.9 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.2 miles south (bearing S) of Dearborn Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.739°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dearborn Mountain track the nearby West Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dearborn Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dearborn Mountain located?
Dearborn Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 46.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Newfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dearborn Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dearborn Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dearborn Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564924 on the West Newfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dearborn Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138150.