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Sawin Hill — Summits 10.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580936
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sawin Hill — a summit — lies 10.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580936, Sawin Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sawin Hill sits at 44.25037° N, 70.76910° W (DMS 44°15′01″ N, 70°46′09″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sawin Hill itself. The ones closest to Sawin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hill | East Stoneham | — | 0.6 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Greenwood | — | 1.8 mi |
| Baldpate | North Waterford | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Flints Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Mountain | North Waterford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3 mi |
| Rice Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Sawin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1986 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 18-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sawin Hill — 10.7 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.250°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sawin Hill track the nearby French Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sawin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawin Hill located?
Sawin Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sawin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sawin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sawin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580936 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sawin 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: Q33146865.