Skunk Knoll — Summits 48.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gorham Quadrangle · GNIS 575532
48.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gorham topographic quadrangle, Skunk Knoll 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 Gorham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Skunk Knoll in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575532). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skunk Knoll sits at 43.73421° N, 70.49431° W (DMS 43°44′03″ N, 70°29′40″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Skunk Knoll itself. The ones closest to Skunk Knoll:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crendell Hill | North Windham | — | 3 mi |
| Breakheart Hill | Standish | — | 3.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Standish | — | 3.6 mi |
| Reed Hill | North Windham | — | 4 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | North Windham | — | 4 mi |
| Rich Hill | Sebago Lake | — | 4.3 mi |
| Timmons Hill | North Windham | — | 5.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Sebago Lake | — | 5.3 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 5.5 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Gorham Quadrangle
The Gorham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Skunk Knoll. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Shad Gully | Valleys | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pleasant Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ward Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Skunk Knoll. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.734°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Skunk Knoll track the nearby Skunk Knoll Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skunk Knoll
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Shad Gully | Valleys | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skunk Knoll located?
Skunk Knoll is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gorham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skunk Knoll from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skunk Knoll?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skunk Knoll as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575532 on the Gorham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skunk Knoll?
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: Q33147997.