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Peacock Hill — Summits 37.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 573088
Catalogued on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Peacock Hill — a summit — lies 37.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573088, Peacock Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peacock Hill sits at 43.99943° N, 70.28165° W (DMS 43°59′58″ N, 70°16′54″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peacock Hill itself. The ones closest to Peacock Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Hill | Minot | — | 2.3 mi |
| Little Hill | Gray | — | 2.6 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 3.2 mi |
| Snows Hill | Gray | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 6.1 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 6.4 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 6.7 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 7.4 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 7.5 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Peacock Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lily Pond Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Snows Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Peacock Hill — 37.6 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.999°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Peacock Hill track the nearby Moose Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peacock Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lily Pond Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peacock Hill located?
Peacock Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peacock Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peacock Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peacock Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573088 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peacock 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: Q33142896.