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Pismire Mountain — Summits 33.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 573453
33.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Pismire Mountain 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 Pismire Mountain in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573453). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pismire Mountain sits at 43.98897° N, 70.44577° W (DMS 43°59′20″ N, 70°26′45″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pismire Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pismire Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 0.7 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 2.9 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Casco | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mayberry Hill | Casco | — | 4 mi |
| Leach Hill | Naples | — | 4 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Pismire Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Pismire Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.989°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pismire Mountain track the nearby Robinson Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pismire Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pismire Mountain located?
Pismire Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 33.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pismire Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pismire Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pismire Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573453 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pismire 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: Q33143848.