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Sawyer Hill — Summits 40.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 574963
Catalogued on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Sawyer Hill — a summit — lies 40.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574963, Sawyer Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sawyer Hill sits at 44.22696° N, 70.01467° W (DMS 44°13′37″ N, 70°00′53″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sawyer Hill itself. The ones closest to Sawyer Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 0.8 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 3 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 3 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 4.1 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 5 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 5.2 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 5.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.6 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Sawyer Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 5 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sawyer Hill — 40.2 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.227°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sawyer Hill track the nearby Prescott Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sawyer Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jug Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawyer Hill located?
Sawyer Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sawyer Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sawyer Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sawyer Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574963 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sawyer Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33146882.