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Dutton Hill — Summits 44.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 565443
44.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, Dutton Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland 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 Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dutton Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565443). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dutton Hill sits at 43.84920° N, 70.34202° W (DMS 43°50′57″ N, 70°20′31″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dutton Hill itself. The ones closest to Dutton Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 0.7 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.1 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2 mi |
| Knight Hill | North Windham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Adams Hill | Raymond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.5 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 3.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Dutton Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Dutton Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.849°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dutton Hill track the nearby Hunt Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dutton Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dutton Hill located?
Dutton Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 44.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dutton Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dutton Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dutton Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565443 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dutton 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: Q33138420.