Walnut Hill — Summits 47.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 577815
47.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, Walnut Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Walnut Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577815). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walnut Hill sits at 43.83785° N, 70.26033° W (DMS 43°50′16″ N, 70°15′37″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walnut Hill itself. The ones closest to Walnut Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 0.9 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 1.7 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 3.1 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.6 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 4.1 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 4.1 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 4.6 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 4.8 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 5.1 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Walnut Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Walnut Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.838°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Walnut Hill track the nearby Bruce Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walnut Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Yarmouth Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walnut Hill located?
Walnut Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walnut Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walnut Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walnut Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577815 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walnut 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: Q33153189.