Marston Hill — Summits 45.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 570834
45.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle, Marston Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Marston Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570834). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Marston Hill sits at 43.88723° N, 70.21469° W (DMS 43°53′14″ N, 70°12′53″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Marston Hill itself. The ones closest to Marston Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Mountain | North Pownal | — | 1.9 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 2.1 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bibber Hill | North Pownal | — | 2.6 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 2.7 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 2.8 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 4.1 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 5 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 6 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Marston Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Marston Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.887°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Marston Hill track the nearby Thoits Branch stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Marston Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| East Branch Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marston Hill located?
Marston Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Marston Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Marston Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Marston Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570834 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Marston 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: Q33140976.