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Douglas Mountain — Summits 37.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 565245
At 1,381 feet of elevation, Douglas Mountain rises above Cumberland County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle — about 37.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Douglas Mountain in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565245). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Douglas Mountain sits at 43.87136° N, 70.69636° W (DMS 43°52′17″ N, 70°41′47″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 1,381 ft / 421 m — a moderate elevation.
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Douglas Mountain itself. The ones closest to Douglas Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 0 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.5 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.6 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.9 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.5 mi |
| White Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Douglas Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
Douglas Mountain or Douglas Hill is a small mountain in the towns of Sebago, Maine and Baldwin, Maine in the United States. It is named after early European settlers John and Andrew Douglas and was first settled by United States citizens in the 1830s. It is part of a small range called the Saddleback Hills on the west side of Sebago Lake. The peak of the mountain is the second highest point in Cumberland County, Maine More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.1 miles south (bearing S) of Douglas Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.871°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Douglas Mountain track the nearby Saddleback Hills summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Douglas Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Douglas Mountain located?
Douglas Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Douglas Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Douglas Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Douglas Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565245 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Douglas Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How tall is Douglas Mountain?
Douglas Mountain rises to 1,381 feet (421 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q24191723.