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Whitney Hill — Summits 21.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 578417
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the summit known as Whitney Hill sits 21.6 miles south-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 Whitney Hill as a summit on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 578417. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitney Hill sits at 44.10598° N, 70.66141° W (DMS 44°06′22″ N, 70°39′41″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitney Hill itself. The ones closest to Whitney Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Hill | Bridgton | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Bridgton | — | 0.9 mi |
| Summit Hill | Bridgton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Bridgton | — | 3.2 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Bridgton | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Henry | Bridgton | — | 4.7 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Casco | — | 5.9 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 5.9 mi |
| Randall Hill | Casco | — | 6.1 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Casco | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Whitney Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Summit Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 21.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Whitney Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.106°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitney Hill track the nearby Town Farm Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitney Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitney Hill located?
Whitney Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitney Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitney Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitney Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578417 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitney 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: Q33154061.