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Grandview Hill — Summits 35.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 567041
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Minot quadrangle, the summit known as Grandview Hill sits 35.3 miles southeast 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 Grandview Hill as a summit on the Minot topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 567041. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Grandview Hill sits at 44.02126° N, 70.31788° W (DMS 44°01′17″ N, 70°19′04″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Grandview Hill itself. The ones closest to Grandview Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Hill | Gray | — | 2.3 mi |
| Little Hill | Gray | — | 3 mi |
| Snows Hill | Gray | — | 3.7 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 4.8 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 5.8 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 6.2 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 6.6 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 6.7 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 7.3 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Grandview Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 35.3 miles (southeast) and you reach Grandview Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.021°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Grandview Hill track the nearby Foster Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Grandview Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grandview Hill located?
Grandview Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Grandview Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Grandview Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Grandview Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567041 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Grandview 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: Q33139017.