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Little Hill — Summits 37.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 569825
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Gray quadrangle, the summit known as Little Hill sits 37.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Hill as a summit on the Gray topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 569825. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Hill sits at 43.97867° N, 70.32460° W (DMS 43°58′43″ N, 70°19′29″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Hill itself. The ones closest to Little Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snows Hill | Gray | — | 1 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 2.3 mi |
| Peacock Hill | Gray | — | 2.6 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Minot | — | 3 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 3.9 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 4.3 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 4.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 5.5 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 5.8 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Little Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lily Pond Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Snows Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 37.4 miles (southeast) and you reach Little Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.979°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Hill track the nearby Chandler Mill Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lily Pond Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Snows Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Hill located?
Little Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569825 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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: Q33140579.