Kimball Hill — Summits 47.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 1912618
Catalogued on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Kimball Hill — a summit — lies 47.2 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 1912618, Kimball Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kimball Hill sits at 43.78969° N, 70.37657° W (DMS 43°47′23″ N, 70°22′36″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kimball Hill itself. The ones closest to Kimball Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 0.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 1.5 mi |
| Jones Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.6 mi |
| Timmons Hill | North Windham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 2.3 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2.5 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Reed Hill | North Windham | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Kimball Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ditch Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Timmons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Windham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Baker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Legrand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kimball Hill — 47.2 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 (43.790°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kimball Hill track the nearby McIntosh Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kimball Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nash Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kimball Hill located?
Kimball Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 47.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kimball Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kimball Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kimball Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912618 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kimball 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: Q33140289.