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Quaker Hill — Summits 32.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 573918
32.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Quaker Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Quaker Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573918). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quaker Hill sits at 43.96705° N, 70.52813° W (DMS 43°58′01″ N, 70°31′41″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Quaker Hill itself. The ones closest to Quaker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hill | Naples | — | 1.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Naples | — | 1.5 mi |
| Leach Hill | Naples | — | 1.7 mi |
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Casco | — | 3.3 mi |
| Brown Hill | Raymond | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mayberry Hill | Casco | — | 4.2 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Quaker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Leach Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Owl Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Quaker Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.967°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quaker Hill track the nearby Mitchell Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quaker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Leach Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quaker Hill located?
Quaker Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quaker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quaker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quaker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573918 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quaker 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: Q33144634.