Poplar Ridge — Summits 47.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 573647
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle, the summit known as Poplar Ridge sits 47.7 miles south-southeast 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 Poplar Ridge as a summit on the Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 573647. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Poplar Ridge sits at 43.79692° N, 70.33187° W (DMS 43°47′49″ N, 70°19′55″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Poplar Ridge itself. The ones closest to Poplar Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.6 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | North Windham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Jones Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2.9 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 3 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 3.2 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.6 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.6 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.8 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Poplar Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Jones Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1959 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 47.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Poplar Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.797°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Poplar Ridge track the nearby Hobbs Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Poplar Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Poplar Ridge located?
Poplar Ridge is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Poplar Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Poplar Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Poplar Ridge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573647 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Poplar Ridge?
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: Q33144077.