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Philip Mountain — Summits 35.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 573260
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the summit known as Philip Mountain sits 35.4 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 Philip Mountain as a summit on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 573260. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Philip Mountain sits at 43.90223° N, 70.65036° W (DMS 43°54′08″ N, 70°39′01″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Philip Mountain itself. The ones closest to Philip Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain | North Sebago | — | 0.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Sebago | — | 0.8 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.9 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.1 mi |
| Tiger Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.3 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 3.1 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Philip Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cox Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 35.4 miles (south) and you reach Philip Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.902°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Philip Mountain track the nearby White Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Philip Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Philip Mountain located?
Philip Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Philip Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Philip Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Philip Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573260 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Philip Mountain?
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: Q33143298.