Flints Mountain — Summits 37.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 566313
37.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Flints 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 Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Flints Mountain in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566313). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flints Mountain sits at 43.86662° N, 70.76842° W (DMS 43°52′00″ N, 70°46′06″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flints Mountain itself. The ones closest to Flints Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Hill | Hiram | — | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.8 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.8 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 3.1 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 3.6 mi |
| Harding Hill | Cornish | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Flints Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.2 miles south (bearing S) of Flints 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 (43.867°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flints Mountain track the nearby Lombard Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flints Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hanson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flints Mountain located?
Flints Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flints Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flints Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flints Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566313 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flints 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: Q33138739.