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Bowie Hill — Summits 42.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 562801
Catalogued on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Bowie Hill — a summit — lies 42.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562801, Bowie Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bowie Hill sits at 43.97979° N, 70.17727° W (DMS 43°58′47″ N, 70°10′38″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bowie Hill itself. The ones closest to Bowie Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Hill | North Pownal | — | 0.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Lewiston | — | 4.8 mi |
| Whites Hill | Lisbon Falls North | — | 5 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Lewiston | — | 6.6 mi |
| Christian Hill | Minot | — | 6.8 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 7.3 mi |
| Pride Hill | Minot | — | 7.8 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 8 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 8.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Bowie Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lauraffe Ledge | Benches | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Talking Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bowie Hill — 42.2 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.980°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bowie Hill track the nearby Libby Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bowie Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lauraffe Ledge | Benches | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bowie Hill located?
Bowie Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 42.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bowie Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bowie Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bowie Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562801 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bowie Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33137249.