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Ministers Hill — Summits 29.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1912746
29.4 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Ministers 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 Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ministers Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912746). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ministers Hill sits at 43.98366° N, 70.70642° W (DMS 43°59′01″ N, 70°42′23″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ministers Hill itself. The ones closest to Ministers Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 0.9 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.3 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.5 mi |
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.7 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.3 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Skid Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.7 mi |
| Whites Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Ministers Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Byrons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles south (bearing S) of Ministers Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.984°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ministers Hill track the nearby Adams Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ministers Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ministers Hill located?
Ministers Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ministers Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ministers Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ministers Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912746 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ministers 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: Q33141189.