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Saddleback Hills — Summits 37.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574660
Catalogued on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Saddleback Hills — a summit — lies 37.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574660, Saddleback Hills is recorded as a summit on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/21/2025.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saddleback Hills sits at 43.87140° N, 70.69627° W (DMS 43°52′17″ N, 70°41′47″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Saddleback Hills itself. The ones closest to Saddleback Hills:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 0 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.5 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.6 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.9 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.5 mi |
| White Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Saddleback Hills. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Saddleback Hills — 37.1 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.871°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saddleback Hills track the nearby Douglas Mountain summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saddleback Hills
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Winn Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saddleback Hills located?
Saddleback Hills is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saddleback Hills from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saddleback Hills?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saddleback Hills as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574660 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saddleback Hills?
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.