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Glovers Wig — Summits 37.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 566853
37.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Glovers Wig 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 Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Glovers Wig in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566853). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Glovers Wig sits at 43.93612° N, 70.40435° W (DMS 43°56′10″ N, 70°24′16″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Glovers Wig itself. The ones closest to Glovers Wig:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 1.7 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 3.1 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Adams Hill | Raymond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Snows Hill | Gray | — | 4 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 4.2 mi |
| Brown Hill | Raymond | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Glovers Wig. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Notched Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Glovers Wig. 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 (43.936°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Glovers Wig track the nearby Morgan Meadow swamp (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Glovers Wig
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glovers Wig located?
Glovers Wig is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Glovers Wig from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Glovers Wig?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Glovers Wig as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566853 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Glovers Wig?
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: Q33138963.