Sawyer Mountain — Summits 45.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 574969
Catalogued on the USGS Limerick quadrangle in York County, Maine, Sawyer Mountain — a summit — lies 45.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574969, Sawyer Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Limerick quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sawyer Mountain sits at 43.74464° N, 70.75305° W (DMS 43°44′41″ N, 70°45′11″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sawyer Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sawyer Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.9 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Steep Falls | — | 2 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.7 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Cornish | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 3.6 mi |
| Day Hill | Cornish | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Sawyer Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Bald Head | Summits | York County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sawyer Mountain — 45.7 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.745°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sawyer Mountain track the nearby Hosac Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sawyer Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawyer Mountain located?
Sawyer Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 45.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sawyer Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sawyer Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sawyer Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574969 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sawyer Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.