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Bowley Rock — Pillars 38.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 562806
One of only 15 pillars catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Bowley Rock lies on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine — 38.0 miles north of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bowley Rock in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a rock pillar in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562806). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bowley Rock sits at 44.95422° N, 70.81507° W (DMS 44°57′15″ N, 70°48′54″ W).
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Bowley Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 15 pillars catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Bowley Rock ranks #13 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 13%).
- This is one of only 15 pillars catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.0 miles north (bearing N) of Bowley Rock. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.954°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bowley Rock track the nearby Little Mud Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bowley Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bowley Rock located?
Bowley Rock is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bowley Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bowley Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bowley Rock as a rock pillar, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562806 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bowley Rock?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How rare is pillars as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 15 pillars are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.