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Robinson Hill — Summits 37.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574323
37.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle, Robinson 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 Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Robinson Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574323). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robinson Hill sits at 43.86759° N, 70.72702° W (DMS 43°52′03″ N, 70°43′37″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Robinson Hill itself. The ones closest to Robinson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.9 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.1 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.4 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.6 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Hiram | — | 1.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.1 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Robinson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Upper Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.2 miles south (bearing S) of Robinson Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.868°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Robinson Hill track the nearby Winn Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robinson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hanson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robinson Hill located?
Robinson Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robinson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Robinson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Robinson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574323 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Robinson 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: Q33145619.