Wardtown — Summits 48.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 577835
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle, the summit known as Wardtown sits 48.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Wardtown as a summit on the Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 577835. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wardtown sits at 43.91675° N, 70.09033° W (DMS 43°55′00″ N, 70°05′25″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wardtown itself. The ones closest to Wardtown:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Rock | Lisbon Falls South | — | 1.3 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Lisbon Falls South | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bibber Hill | North Pownal | — | 4.3 mi |
| Bradbury Mountain | North Pownal | — | 4.7 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 5.2 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 6.5 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 7.2 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 7.2 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 8.4 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Wardtown. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 48.3 miles (southeast) and you reach Wardtown; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.917°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wardtown track the nearby Florida Lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wardtown
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wardtown located?
Wardtown is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wardtown from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wardtown?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wardtown as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577835 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wardtown?
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: Q33153260.