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Winn Mountain — Summits 37.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 578585
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Winn Mountain sits 37.9 miles south 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 Winn Mountain as a summit on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 578585. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Winn Mountain sits at 43.85932° N, 70.71260° W (DMS 43°51′34″ N, 70°42′45″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Winn Mountain itself. The ones closest to Winn Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dykes Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.6 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Steep Falls | — | 0.9 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Steep Falls | 1,381 ft | 1.2 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Steep Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.3 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 1.7 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Hiram | — | 2.6 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.8 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Winn Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 37.9 miles (south) and you reach Winn Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.859°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Winn Mountain track the nearby Dykes Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Winn Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dykes Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Webb Rowe Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Winn Mountain located?
Winn Mountain is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Winn Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Winn Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Winn Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578585 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Winn 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: Q33154529.