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White Mountain — Summits 35.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 578364
35.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, White Mountain 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 North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places White Mountain in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578364). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
White Mountain sits at 43.90422° N, 70.65474° W (DMS 43°54′15″ N, 70°39′17″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting White Mountain itself. The ones closest to White Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Mountain | North Sebago | — | 0.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Sebago | — | 0.5 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.7 mi |
| Tiger Hill | North Sebago | — | 2 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.2 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 3.1 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside White Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cox Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.2 miles south (bearing S) of White Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.904°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at White Mountain track the nearby Philip Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to White Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Mountain located?
White Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is White Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is White Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies White Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578364 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit White Mountain?
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: Q33153874.