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Sunset Rock — Summits 23.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 576558
23.5 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Sunset Rock 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 Sunset Rock in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576558). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sunset Rock sits at 44.06821° N, 70.71676° W (DMS 44°04′06″ N, 70°43′00″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sunset Rock itself. The ones closest to Sunset Rock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Bridgton | — | 3.1 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Bridgton | — | 3.8 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 4 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Pleasant Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 4.4 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Bridgton | — | 4.6 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 4.6 mi |
| Summit Hill | Bridgton | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Sunset Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Penny Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.5 miles south (bearing S) of Sunset Rock. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.068°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sunset Rock track the nearby Lower Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sunset Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sunset Rock located?
Sunset Rock is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sunset Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sunset Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sunset Rock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576558 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Rock?
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: Q33150168.