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Summit Hill — Summits 21.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 576522
21.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Summit 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 Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Summit Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576522). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/10/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Summit Hill sits at 44.11660° N, 70.63282° W (DMS 44°07′00″ N, 70°37′58″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Summit Hill itself. The ones closest to Summit Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.2 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Bridgton | — | 4.7 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Bridgton | — | 5.3 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 5.9 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Casco | — | 6.2 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Casco | — | 6.5 mi |
| Randall Hill | Casco | — | 6.5 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Summit Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1983 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Summit Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.117°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Summit Hill track the nearby Bog Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Summit Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Summit Hill located?
Summit Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 21.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Summit Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Summit Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Summit Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576522 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Summit 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: Q33150072.