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Cow Hill — Summits 27.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 564407
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Cow Hill sits 27.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cow Hill as a summit on the Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 564407. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cow Hill sits at 44.47763° N, 70.23565° W (DMS 44°28′39″ N, 70°14′08″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cow Hill itself. The ones closest to Cow Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 0.8 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2 mi |
| Jay Hill | Wilton | — | 2.6 mi |
| Paine Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.9 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 4.6 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.9 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 5.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Wilton | — | 5.7 mi |
| Gordon Hill | Fayette | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Cow Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Redwater Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 27.8 miles (east) and you reach Cow Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.478°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cow Hill track the nearby Philbrick Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cow Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cow Hill located?
Cow Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cow Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cow Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cow Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564407 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cow Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33137987.