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Shave Hill — Summits 20.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581200
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Shave Hill — a summit — lies 20.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581200, Shave Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shave Hill sits at 44.12928° N, 70.91688° W (DMS 44°07′45″ N, 70°55′01″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shave Hill itself. The ones closest to Shave Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.1 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Center Lovell | — | 1.7 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.5 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Fryeburg | — | 2.5 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Center Lovell | — | 2.6 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 2.9 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Center Lovell | — | 3.4 mi |
| Howard Mountain | North Waterford | — | 3.6 mi |
| Popple Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.6 mi |
| Eastman Hill | North Waterford | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Shave Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shave Hill — 20.1 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.129°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shave Hill track the nearby Fryeburg Harbor bay (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shave Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shave Hill located?
Shave Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shave Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shave Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shave Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581200 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shave 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: Q33147485.