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Poors Hill — Summits 32.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 573625
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Poors Hill — a summit — lies 32.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573625, Poors Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Poors Hill sits at 43.93820° N, 70.71035° W (DMS 43°56′18″ N, 70°42′37″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Poors Hill itself. The ones closest to Poors Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Mountain | North Sebago | — | 0.6 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | North Sebago | — | 0.8 mi |
| Tiger Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2 mi |
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.1 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Poors Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Peabody Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Poors Hill — 32.5 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.938°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Poors Hill track the nearby Beech Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Poors Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Poors Hill located?
Poors Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Poors Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Poors Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Poors Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573625 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Poors 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: Q33144032.