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Hogfat Hill — Summits 34.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 568176
34.7 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Hogfat Hill 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 North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hogfat Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568176). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hogfat Hill sits at 43.90311° N, 70.74310° W (DMS 43°54′11″ N, 70°44′35″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hogfat Hill itself. The ones closest to Hogfat Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Hill | Hiram | — | 2.1 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.8 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.8 mi |
| Whites Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.9 mi |
| Poors Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.9 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 3.1 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Tiger Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Hogfat Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hanson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.7 miles south (bearing S) of Hogfat Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.903°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hogfat Hill track the nearby Barker Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hogfat Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Browns Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hanson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hogfat Hill located?
Hogfat Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 34.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hogfat Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hogfat Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hogfat Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568176 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hogfat 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: Q33139671.