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Pumpkin Hill — Summits 38.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 573885
38.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle, Pumpkin Hill 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 Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pumpkin Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573885). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pumpkin Hill sits at 43.93279° N, 70.37021° W (DMS 43°55′58″ N, 70°22′13″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pumpkin Hill itself. The ones closest to Pumpkin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 2.1 mi |
| Snows Hill | Gray | — | 3 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 3 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Adams Hill | Raymond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Little Hill | Gray | — | 3.9 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 4 mi |
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Pumpkin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Pumpkin Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.933°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pumpkin Hill track the nearby Crystal Lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pumpkin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Notched Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pumpkin Hill located?
Pumpkin Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pumpkin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pumpkin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pumpkin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573885 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pumpkin 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: Q33144526.