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Ledge Hill — Summits 35.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 569452
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Ledge Hill — a summit — lies 35.4 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 569452, Ledge Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ledge Hill sits at 43.97041° N, 70.41021° W (DMS 43°58′13″ N, 70°24′37″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ledge Hill itself. The ones closest to Ledge Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 2.3 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 3.3 mi |
| Snows Hill | Gray | — | 3.5 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Little Hill | Gray | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Ledge Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Notched Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ledge Hill — 35.4 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 (43.970°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ledge Hill track the nearby Raymond Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ledge Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ledge Hill located?
Ledge Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ledge Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ledge Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ledge Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569452 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ledge 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: Q33140443.