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Tarkiln Hill — Summits 37.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 576663
37.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Tarkiln 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 Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tarkiln Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576663). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tarkiln Hill sits at 43.92083° N, 70.42829° W (DMS 43°55′15″ N, 70°25′42″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tarkiln Hill itself. The ones closest to Tarkiln Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 1.8 mi |
| Brown Hill | Raymond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 3 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Adams Hill | Raymond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 3.5 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Tarkiln Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Tarkiln Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.921°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tarkiln Hill track the nearby Farwell Bog lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tarkiln Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tarkiln Hill located?
Tarkiln Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tarkiln Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tarkiln Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tarkiln Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576663 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tarkiln 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: Q33150396.