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Snows Hill — Summits 37.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 575692
Catalogued on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Snows Hill — a summit — lies 37.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575692, Snows Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/04/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snows Hill sits at 43.96969° N, 70.33913° W (DMS 43°58′11″ N, 70°20′21″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Snows Hill itself. The ones closest to Snows Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hill | Gray | — | 1 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 3 mi |
| Peacock Hill | Gray | — | 3.5 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Raymond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Minot | — | 3.7 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 4 mi |
| Libby Hill | Gray | — | 4.7 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Raymond | — | 5 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Raymond | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Snows Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lily Pond Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Snows Hill — 37.4 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.970°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snows Hill track the nearby The Sinkhole lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snows Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snows Hill located?
Snows Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snows Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snows Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snows Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575692 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snows Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33148299.