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Leach Hill — Summits 31.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 569416
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Leach Hill — a summit — lies 31.4 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 569416, Leach Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Leach Hill sits at 43.99145° N, 70.52667° W (DMS 43°59′29″ N, 70°31′36″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Leach Hill itself. The ones closest to Leach Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 1.2 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Naples | — | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Naples | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Casco | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mayberry Hill | Casco | — | 2.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | Naples | — | 2.7 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 4 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Leach Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Owl Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Leach Hill — 31.4 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 (43.991°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Leach Hill track the nearby Parker Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Leach Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Owl Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leach Hill located?
Leach Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 31.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Leach Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Leach Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Leach Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569416 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Leach 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: Q33140437.