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Freeman Hill — Summits 41.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 566553
41.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Freeman 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 North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Freeman Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566553). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Freeman Hill sits at 43.85281° N, 70.45855° W (DMS 43°51′10″ N, 70°27′31″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Freeman Hill itself. The ones closest to Freeman Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hunger | Raymond | — | 1.9 mi |
| Whites Hill | North Windham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Rollins Hill | North Windham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Knight Hill | North Windham | — | 3.7 mi |
| Adams Hill | Raymond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 4.1 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 4.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | North Windham | — | 4.4 mi |
| Brown Hill | Raymond | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Freeman Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Freeman Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.853°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Freeman Hill track the nearby Outlet Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Freeman Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Freeman Hill located?
Freeman Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Freeman Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Freeman Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Freeman Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566553 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Freeman 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: Q33138814.