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Cowen Hill — Summits 38.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 564430
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Cowen Hill — a summit — lies 38.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564430, Cowen Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cowen Hill sits at 44.73487° N, 70.16207° W (DMS 44°44′06″ N, 70°09′43″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cowen Hill itself. The ones closest to Cowen Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 2.6 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 2.9 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Farmington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 3.1 mi |
| Porter Hill | Farmington | — | 3.2 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Farmington | — | 3.6 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 3.8 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Cowen Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cowen Hill — 38.4 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.735°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cowen Hill track the nearby Adams Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cowen Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cowen Hill located?
Cowen Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cowen Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cowen Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cowen Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564430 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cowen 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: Q33137993.