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Varney Hill — Summits 44.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 577695
44.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, Varney 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 Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Varney Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577695). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Varney Hill sits at 43.84396° N, 70.36227° W (DMS 43°50′38″ N, 70°21′44″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Varney Hill itself. The ones closest to Varney Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.1 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.6 mi |
| Knight Hill | North Windham | — | 1.6 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.7 mi |
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Adams Hill | Raymond | — | 3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 3.6 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Varney Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Varney Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.844°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Varney Hill track the nearby Dutton Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Varney Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Baker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Glantz Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Varney Hill located?
Varney Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 44.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Varney Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Varney Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Varney Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577695 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Varney 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: Q33152813.