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Shaw Hill — Summits 30.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 575322
30.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle, Shaw Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shaw Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575322). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shaw Hill sits at 44.12681° N, 70.31325° W (DMS 44°07′37″ N, 70°18′48″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shaw Hill itself. The ones closest to Shaw Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.1 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 1.1 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.6 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Shaw Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Shaw Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.127°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shaw Hill track the nearby Woodman Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shaw Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shaw Hill located?
Shaw Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shaw Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shaw Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shaw Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575322 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shaw 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: Q33147502.