Libby Hill — Summits 46.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 569529
46.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, Libby Hill is a summit recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Libby Hill in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569529). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Libby Hill sits at 43.80072° N, 70.36400° W (DMS 43°48′03″ N, 70°21′50″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Libby Hill itself. The ones closest to Libby Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | North Windham | — | 1 mi |
| Nash Hill | North Windham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 1.6 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Cumberland Center | — | 1.6 mi |
| Baker Mountain | North Windham | — | 2 mi |
| Jones Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 2.4 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | North Windham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3 mi |
| Timmons Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Windham Hill | North Windham | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Libby Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jones Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1959 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Libby Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.801°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Libby Hill track the nearby Little Duck Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Libby Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nash Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Libby Hill located?
Libby Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Libby Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Libby Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Libby Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569529 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Libby 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: Q33140481.