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Snell Hill — Summits 27.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 575674
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Snell Hill — a summit — lies 27.2 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 575674, Snell Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snell Hill sits at 44.23867° N, 70.28957° W (DMS 44°14′19″ N, 70°17′22″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Snell Hill itself. The ones closest to Snell Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauthier Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Teague Hill | Buckfield | — | 2 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.7 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.8 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.1 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.6 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 5.5 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Snell Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Snell Hill — 27.2 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 (44.239°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snell Hill track the nearby Martin Stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snell Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snell Hill located?
Snell Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snell Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snell Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snell Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575674 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snell 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: Q33148238.