Libby Hill — Summits 40.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 569531
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Gray quadrangle, the summit known as Libby Hill sits 40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Libby Hill as a summit on the Gray topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 569531. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Libby Hill sits at 43.90304° N, 70.36190° W (DMS 43°54′11″ N, 70°21′43″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Hill | Raymond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Gray | — | 2.1 mi |
| Knight Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Raymond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Boody Hill | North Windham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Raymond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.8 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 3.9 mi |
| Varney Hill | Cumberland Center | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Raymond | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Libby Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 40.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Libby Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.903°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Libby Hill track the nearby Cole Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Libby Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Libby Hill located?
Libby Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Libby Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 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 569531 on the Gray 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: Q33140483.