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Sand Hill — Summits 30.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 574839
30.7 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle, Sand Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sand Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574839). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sand Hill sits at 44.31971° N, 70.17869° W (DMS 44°19′11″ N, 70°10′43″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sand Hill itself. The ones closest to Sand Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 1.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 1.8 mi |
| Monument Hill | Turner Center | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Wayne | — | 3.2 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.4 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.1 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 4.8 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.8 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Wayne | — | 5.1 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Buckfield | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Sand Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.7 miles east (bearing E) of Sand Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.320°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sand Hill track the nearby Little Ram Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sand Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Hill located?
Sand Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sand Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sand Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sand Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574839 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sand 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: Q33146698.