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Dykes Mountain — Summits 37.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 565481
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Dykes Mountain sits 37.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dykes Mountain as a summit on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 565481. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dykes Mountain sits at 43.86636° N, 70.70578° W (DMS 43°51′59″ N, 70°42′21″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dykes Mountain itself. The ones closest to Dykes Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.4 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 0.6 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 0.6 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 1.1 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.4 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.4 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Hiram | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Dykes Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 37.4 miles (south) and you reach Dykes Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.866°), 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 Dykes Mountain track the nearby Webb Rowe Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dykes Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dykes Mountain located?
Dykes 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 Dykes 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 Dykes Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dykes Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565481 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dykes 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: Q33138430.