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Nubble Hill — Summits 34.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 572538
34.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Nubble 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 Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Nubble Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572538). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nubble Hill sits at 43.95546° N, 70.46838° W (DMS 43°57′20″ N, 70°28′06″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nubble Hill itself. The ones closest to Nubble Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Brown Hill | Raymond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 2.9 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | Naples | — | 3.1 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Naples | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Nubble Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Nubble Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.955°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nubble Hill track the nearby Nubble Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nubble Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nubble Hill located?
Nubble Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nubble Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nubble Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nubble Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572538 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nubble 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: Q33142031.