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Gloucester Hill — Summits 39.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 566851
Catalogued on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Gloucester Hill — a summit — lies 39.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566851, Gloucester Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gloucester Hill sits at 43.95334° N, 70.29411° W (DMS 43°57′12″ N, 70°17′39″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gloucester Hill itself. The ones closest to Gloucester Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hill | Gray | — | 2.3 mi |
| Snows Hill | Gray | — | 2.5 mi |
| Peacock Hill | Gray | — | 3.2 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 3.9 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 4 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Minot | — | 4.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 4.8 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 5.6 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 5.7 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Gloucester Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Snows Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gloucester Hill — 39.7 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.953°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gloucester Hill track the nearby Brandy Bog swamp (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gloucester Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gloucester Hill located?
Gloucester Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 39.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gloucester Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gloucester Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gloucester Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566851 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gloucester 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: Q33138960.