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Little Mountain — Summits 24.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 569918
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Little Mountain sits 24.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Mountain as a summit on the Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 569918. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Mountain sits at 44.05514° N, 70.84186° W (DMS 44°03′18″ N, 70°50′31″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Bridgton | — | 6.3 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Bridgton | — | 6.6 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 7.6 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 7.7 mi |
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 8 mi |
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 8.3 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 8.3 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Little Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 24.3 miles (south) and you reach Little Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.055°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Mountain track the nearby Carter Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Mountain located?
Little Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 24.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569918 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Mountain?
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.