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Decker Mountain — Summits 37.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1912354
Catalogued on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Decker Mountain — a summit — lies 37.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912354, Decker Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Decker Mountain sits at 43.86972° N, 70.68183° W (DMS 43°52′11″ N, 70°40′55″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Decker Mountain itself. The ones closest to Decker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 0.7 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.9 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| Philip Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.7 mi |
| White Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Decker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Decker Mountain — 37.4 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.870°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Decker Mountain track the nearby Saddleback Hills summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Decker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Decker Mountain located?
Decker Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Decker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Decker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Decker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912354 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Decker Mountain?
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: Q33138158.