Harding Hill — Summits 41.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 567605
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the summit known as Harding Hill sits 41.0 miles south 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 Harding Hill as a summit on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 567605. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harding Hill sits at 43.81214° N, 70.76806° W (DMS 43°48′44″ N, 70°46′05″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Harding Hill itself. The ones closest to Harding Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Cornish | — | 3.8 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 4.3 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 4.3 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Hiram | — | 4.4 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 4.9 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 5 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 5.4 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Harding Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 41.0 miles (south) and you reach Harding Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.812°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Harding Hill track the nearby Ossipee River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harding Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sanborn Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harding Hill located?
Harding Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harding Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harding Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harding Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567605 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harding 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: Q33139250.