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Hobbs Hill — Summits 20.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 568123
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Hobbs Hill — a summit — lies 20.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568123, Hobbs Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hobbs Hill sits at 44.11794° N, 70.65639° W (DMS 44°07′05″ N, 70°39′23″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hobbs Hill itself. The ones closest to Hobbs Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Hill | Bridgton | — | 0.9 mi |
| Summit Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.2 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Bridgton | — | 3.6 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Bridgton | — | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 5.5 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Casco | — | 6.6 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 6.7 mi |
| Randall Hill | Casco | — | 6.8 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Casco | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Hobbs Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Summit Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hobbs Hill — 20.9 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.118°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hobbs Hill track the nearby Woodsum Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hobbs Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Summit Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hobbs Hill located?
Hobbs Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 20.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hobbs Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 20.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hobbs Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hobbs Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568123 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hobbs 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: Q33139628.