Bibber Hill — Summits 45.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 562108
Catalogued on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Bibber Hill — a summit — lies 45.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562108, Bibber Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bibber Hill sits at 43.91285° N, 70.17672° W (DMS 43°54′46″ N, 70°10′36″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bibber Hill itself. The ones closest to Bibber Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Mountain | North Pownal | — | 0.8 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | North Pownal | — | 0.9 mi |
| Marston Hill | North Pownal | — | 2.6 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | North Pownal | — | 2.9 mi |
| Wardtown | Lisbon Falls South | — | 4.3 mi |
| Trues Hill | Yarmouth | — | 4.6 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Yarmouth | — | 5.1 mi |
| Bald Rock | Lisbon Falls South | — | 5.6 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Lisbon Falls South | — | 6 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Gray | — | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Bibber Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Marston Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bibber Hill — 45.6 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.913°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bibber Hill track the nearby Bradbury Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bibber Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bibber Hill located?
Bibber Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bibber Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bibber Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bibber Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562108 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bibber 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: Q33136834.