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Packard Hill — Summits 27.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1912844
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the summit known as Packard Hill sits 27.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Packard Hill as a summit on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912844. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Packard Hill sits at 44.02110° N, 70.67010° W (DMS 44°01′16″ N, 70°40′12″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Packard Hill itself. The ones closest to Packard Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 1.7 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.1 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Randall Hill | Casco | — | 2.4 mi |
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Casco | — | 2.7 mi |
| Skid Hill | North Sebago | — | 3 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.2 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Casco | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Packard Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Choate Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 27.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Packard Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.021°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Packard Hill track the nearby Otter Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Packard Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Packard Hill located?
Packard Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 27.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Packard Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Packard Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Packard Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912844 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Packard 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: Q33142583.