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Fitch Hill — Summits 30.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 566246
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the summit known as Fitch Hill sits 30.0 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 Fitch Hill as a summit on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 566246. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fitch Hill sits at 43.97389° N, 70.71756° W (DMS 43°58′26″ N, 70°43′03″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fitch Hill itself. The ones closest to Fitch Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 2 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.2 mi |
| Whites Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.2 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.3 mi |
| Poors Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.5 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Fitch Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ministers Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Adams Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 30.0 miles (south) and you reach Fitch Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.974°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fitch Hill track the nearby Cole Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fitch Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ministers Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fitch Hill located?
Fitch Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fitch Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fitch Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fitch Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566246 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fitch 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: Q33138700.