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Dyke Mountain — Summits 37.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1912374
37.4 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle, Dyke Mountain 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 Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dyke Mountain in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912374). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dyke Mountain sits at 43.87178° N, 70.65786° W (DMS 43°52′18″ N, 70°39′28″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dyke Mountain itself. The ones closest to Dyke Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 1.9 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.1 mi |
| Philip Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.1 mi |
| White Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.3 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.7 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Dyke Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Northwest River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.4 miles south (bearing S) of Dyke 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 (43.872°), 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 Dyke Mountain track the nearby Decker Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dyke Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyke Mountain located?
Dyke 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 Dyke 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 Dyke Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dyke Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912374 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dyke 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: Q33138428.