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Whites Mountain — Summits 32.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1913152
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Whites Mountain — a summit — lies 32.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913152, Whites Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whites Mountain sits at 43.94154° N, 70.72146° W (DMS 43°56′30″ N, 70°43′17″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whites Mountain itself. The ones closest to Whites Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poors Hill | North Sebago | — | 0.6 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Tiger Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.2 mi |
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.9 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 3 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Whites Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whites Mountain — 32.2 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.942°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whites Mountain track the nearby Poors Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whites Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whites Mountain located?
Whites Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whites Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whites Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whites Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913152 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whites 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: Q33153971.