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Mount Henry — Summits 25.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 567950
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Henry sits 25.6 miles south 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 Mount Henry as a summit on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 567950. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Henry sits at 44.04102° N, 70.68843° W (DMS 44°02′28″ N, 70°41′18″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Henry itself. The ones closest to Mount Henry:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Bridgton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.9 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.4 mi |
| Randall Hill | Casco | — | 3.5 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Casco | — | 3.7 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Bridgton | — | 3.9 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 4.1 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Henry. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Henry.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 25.6 miles (south) and you reach Mount Henry; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.041°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Henry track the nearby Sandy Cove bay (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Henry
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Henry located?
Mount Henry is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Henry from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Henry?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Henry as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567950 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Henry?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Henry been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Henry.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141476.