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Sparrowhawk Mountain — Summits 2.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581214
2.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle, Sparrowhawk Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford 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 Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sparrowhawk Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581214). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sparrowhawk Mountain sits at 44.38356° N, 70.83450° W (DMS 44°23′01″ N, 70°50′04″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sparrowhawk Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sparrowhawk Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Hill | East Stoneham | — | 1.3 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Bethel | — | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Bethel | — | 1.9 mi |
| Emery Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Browns Hill | East Stoneham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Gilead | — | 2.6 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Speckled Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Bethel | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bad Mountain | East Stoneham | — | 3.2 mi |
| Grover Hill | East Stoneham | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Sparrowhawk Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 2.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Sparrowhawk Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 5 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.384°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 2.7-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Sparrowhawk Mountain track the nearby East Branch Pleasant River stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sparrowhawk Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sparrowhawk Mountain located?
Sparrowhawk Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 2.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sparrowhawk Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 5 minutes, 2.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sparrowhawk Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sparrowhawk Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581214 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sparrowhawk Mountain?
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: Q33148655.