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Pine Hill — Summits 30.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 573375
30.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Pine Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pine Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573375). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Hill sits at 44.01064° N, 70.50031° W (DMS 44°00′38″ N, 70°30′01″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Hill itself. The ones closest to Pine Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberry Hill | Casco | — | 1.1 mi |
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 1.4 mi |
| Leach Hill | Naples | — | 1.9 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Naples | — | 3.3 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Naples | — | 3.3 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | Naples | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberry Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Pine Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.011°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Hill track the nearby Owl Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owl Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mayberry Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Heath Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Heath | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Hill located?
Pine Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573375 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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: Q33143618.