Whites Hill — Summits 43.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 1913151
43.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Whites Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Whites Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1913151). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whites Hill sits at 43.82069° N, 70.47898° W (DMS 43°49′14″ N, 70°28′44″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whites Hill itself. The ones closest to Whites Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins Hill | North Windham | — | 1.8 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | North Windham | — | 2 mi |
| Freeman Hill | North Windham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Raymond | — | 4.4 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 4.5 mi |
| Reed Hill | North Windham | — | 4.6 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 4.7 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 4.9 mi |
| Crendell Hill | North Windham | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Whites Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gillman Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rollins Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Whites Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.821°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whites Hill track the nearby Lindsay Island (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whites Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Merrill Isle | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whites Hill located?
Whites Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whites Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whites Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whites Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913151 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whites 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: Q33153959.