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Bowen Hill — Summits 40.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 562796
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Readfield quadrangle, the summit known as Bowen Hill sits 40.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bowen Hill as a summit on the Readfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 562796. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bowen Hill sits at 44.46791° N, 69.98112° W (DMS 44°28′04″ N, 69°58′52″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bowen Hill itself. The ones closest to Bowen Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbeam Mountain | Readfield | — | 1.6 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Fayette | — | 5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Fayette | — | 5.2 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.3 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Fayette | — | 5.3 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.5 mi |
| Lord Hill | Belgrade | — | 5.5 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.7 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Bowen Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 40.1 miles (east) and you reach Bowen Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.468°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bowen Hill track the nearby Moose Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bowen Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bowen Hill located?
Bowen Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bowen Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bowen Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bowen Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562796 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bowen Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33137237.