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Rattlesnake Mountain — Summits 33.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 574051
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Rattlesnake Mountain — a summit — lies 33.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574051, Rattlesnake Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rattlesnake Mountain sits at 43.96693° N, 70.48552° W (DMS 43°58′01″ N, 70°29′08″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rattlesnake Mountain itself. The ones closest to Rattlesnake Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Barton Hill | Naples | — | 1.8 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Naples | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | Naples | — | 2.4 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Raymond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Leach Hill | Naples | — | 2.7 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Casco | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Naples | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Rattlesnake Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rattlesnake Mountain — 33.8 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
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 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rattlesnake Mountain track the nearby Coffee Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rattlesnake Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rattlesnake Mountain located?
Rattlesnake Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 33.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rattlesnake Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rattlesnake Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rattlesnake Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574051 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rattlesnake 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: Q33144944.