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Sam Rowe Hill — Summits 23.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 561028
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sam Rowe Hill — a summit — lies 23.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561028, Sam Rowe Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sam Rowe Hill sits at 44.16375° N, 70.45026° W (DMS 44°09′50″ N, 70°27′01″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sam Rowe Hill itself. The ones closest to Sam Rowe Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Oxford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Oxford | — | 1.4 mi |
| Jam Hill | Oxford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 2.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 3.9 mi |
| Brett Hill | Oxford | — | 4.2 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Oxford | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Sam Rowe Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sam Rowe Hill — 23.6 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.164°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sam Rowe Hill track the nearby Barnett Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sam Rowe Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sam Rowe Hill located?
Sam Rowe Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sam Rowe Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sam Rowe Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sam Rowe Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561028 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sam Rowe Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33146568.