Jones Hill — Summits 48.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 568962
48.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, Jones 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 Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jones Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568962). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jones Hill sits at 43.76695° N, 70.37328° W (DMS 43°46′01″ N, 70°22′24″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jones Hill itself. The ones closest to Jones Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timmons Hill | North Windham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Kimball Hill | North Windham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 1.9 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 2.2 mi |
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2.4 mi |
| Reed Hill | North Windham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 2.9 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 3.4 mi |
| Crendell Hill | North Windham | — | 3.5 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Jones Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Jones Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.767°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jones Hill track the nearby Highland Lake reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jones Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Timmons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jones Hill located?
Jones Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jones Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jones Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jones Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568962 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jones 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: Q33140179.